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Harlem Renaissance in DC Historical Tour
Harlem Renaissance in DC Historical Tour
Harlem Renaissance in DC Historical Tour
Harlem Renaissance in DC Historical Tour
Harlem Renaissance in DC Historical Tour

Ellington to Langston - The Jazz Era in DC

By Off the Mall Tours
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Overview
  • Starting February 2024, tour is offered the first Saturday of the month at 3pm.

This amazing walking tour will take you on a journey to an era in which U Street NW DC was the center of African American music and intellectualism. The sounds of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were being established as the future writers of the day, and an effort to document the history of African Americans was underway. Take a journey through the Harlem Renaissance as it started in DC! Tour stops mid-way at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, for optional refreshments and a bathroom break.

Activity location

  • Howard Theatre
    • 620 T St NW
    • 20001-5117, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Howard Theatre
    • 620 T Street Northwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 hours of incredible DC History with a knowledgeable guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drink purchased at Ben's Chili Bowl or Ben's Next Door

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Howard Theatre
  • 10m
Howard Theater was the first theater in DC to offer a stage for African American performers, established in 1910. It has played a key part in the DC music and arts scene ever since.
Right Proper Brewing Company
  • 5m
The site of the Frank Holliday's Pool Hall where Duke Ellington first started dabbling in ragtime and jazz piano.
1910 Vermont Ave NW
  • 5m
The former house of African American Opera Singer Lilian Evanti, who earned acclaim abroad before returning to her native Washington DC to make her mark on black contributions to classical music.
Bohemian Caverns
  • 5m
Former Jazz icon, Bohemian Caverns was a must visit during U Street's period as DC's "Black Broadway."
Lincoln Theatre
  • 3m
Major theater and show house during the Black Broadway era.
Ben's Chili Bowl
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Iconic eatery for three generations that has been the destination of Presidents and tourists alike, this is where the tour takes a refreshments break.
1901 14th St NW
  • 5m
Former site of Club Bali, a favorite performance spot of Billie Holiday.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHoward Theatre
    • 620 T St NW
    • 20001-5117, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Howard Theatre
    • 620 T Street Northwest
    • 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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