African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket

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Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Washington DC, USA

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KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American neighborhoods in all four quadrants of the city, often going off the beaten path. With knowledgeable guides who are passionate about sharing interesting facts and captivating stories of Washington DC's black history, KB Tours prides itself on providing an engaging and entertaining tour experience.

During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to stop and visit iconic landmarks and monuments in the city, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Capitol, the White House,and tour the Frederick Douglass when opened. KB Tours' guides are committed to keeping visitors of all ages engaged throughout the tour, encouraging young children to participate in the tour activities.
The tour includes a ticket the Museum of African American History and Culture.You must take the tour to join us for entrance to museum.

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The Headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is a historic building located in Washington D.C., United States. The NCNW was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator and civil rights leader, to promote the rights and welfare of African American women and their families. The organization has been headquartered in the same building since 1953 and it has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. The building is located at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in the heart of the nation’s capital, just a few blocks from the White House. The building was originally constructed in the late 19th century as a commercial office building. In 1942, the building was purchased by the National Council of Negro Women with the help of a loan from the Federal Housing Administration.
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You will be able to stand where the inauguration of President Obama took place. You will hear stories of how slaves help build the Capitol and the White House. You will hear how the Supreme Court which was in the Capitol made several decisions that affected people of color for decades .
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This iconic building is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. African Americans have also played an important role in the White House, from the enslaved workers who built the house to the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama.
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One of the most significant events to take place at Constitution Hall was a concert by the renowned African-American contralto, Marian Anderson, on April 9, 1939. Anderson had been scheduled to perform at Constitution Hall, but the DAR, which owned the hall at the time, refused to allow her to perform there because of her race. The incident sparked a national controversy, and eventually, with the help of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Anderson was able to perform on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, in front of a crowd of 75,000 people. The concert was a landmark event in the struggle for civil rights and helped to bring attention to the issue of racial discrimination in the United States.
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The tour guide will give information about the Lincoln Memorial as well as information about the historic African American events that have taken place at the Memorial. You will hear stories about the March on Washington, Marion Anderson Concert and Robert Moten giving the dedication speech for the opening of the Lincoln Memorial
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Tour guide will show and explain the Inscription wall with 14 quotes and statements, the Mountain of Despair and the Stone of Hope. You will be told interesting and facts about the making of the King Memorial .
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Our tour will include a walking tour of inside the Frederick Douglass house (Tuesday, Wednesday , Saturday.) The other days we will drive past the Douglass home and tell the history of the home.
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LeDroit Park is known for its rich cultural history. The neighborhood originally was built for the white professors of Howard University. LeDroit Park to homes were sold to both black and white buyers, making it one of the first integrated neighborhoods in the city. LeDroit Park also has a rich history of cultural and intellectual activity. The neighborhood was home to many prominent African American leaders, including Mary Church Terrell, the first president of the National Association of Colored Women, and Duke Ellington, the legendary jazz musician. In the early 20th century, the area was known as "Black Broadway" for its thriving entertainment scene, which included nightclubs, theaters, and music venue
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You will learn about the 209, 000 African American troops and sailors that fought during the Civil War. The memorial was dedicated in 1998 . You will be able to read the plaques that have the names of all the USCT that were in the 166 regiments . You will able to see the statue call Sprit of Freedom which was done by Ed Hamilton.
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Dunbar High School is a historic public high school located in Washington D.C. The school was founded in 1870 as the first public high school for African Americans in the United States. Dunbar High School has a long and proud history of academic excellence and has been instrumental in the education and success of many notable figures, including civil rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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he Howard Theatre is a historic theater located in Washington D.C. The theater was originally opened in 1910 and was one of the first theaters in the country to be designed and operated by African Americans. The theater quickly became a popular destination for African American performers and audiences during the segregation era and played a pivotal role in the development of African American music and culture. Over the years, the Howard Theatre hosted many of the most famous African American performers of the time, including Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Marvin Gaye. The theater was also an important venue for comedians and was known for its "Chitlin' Circuit" shows, which featured African American comedians and performers.
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We will drive past one of the great universities in the United States. Howard University was established in 1867. The University has 13 schools . Some of the graduates of Howard are Thurgood Marshall, Elijah Cummings,, Taraji Henson and Toni Morrison .
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we will drive past the Carter G. Woodson House, the home of the “Father of Black History.” Woodson was a prominent African American historian and scholar who is credited with creating Black History Month.
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We will drive past the Bethune Council house. Mrs Bethune bought the house in the 1943. The design of the house second French Empire . We will stop and tour the house Thursday-Saturday time permitting
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At the end of the 3 hour 30 minute tour you will be given tickets to the Museum of African American History and Culture. The tickets will be same day tickets. Once inside the museum you will be able to stay up until 5:30 when the museum closes. Once you arrive at the museum the tour is over. You must take the tour to get the ticket to the museum

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Posted By : Velicia_J
Mary McLeod Bethune’s house and the knowledge gained was very impressive. This tour is highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 09:13:45

Posted By : Sharon_P
The guide was gun and knowledgeable. Pick up was on time and the van wad comfortable. Drop of and entrance up the museum was seamless.

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Posted On : 2024-06-24 10:29:48

Posted By : Veneta_F
Our tour guide was absolutely hilarious and very knowledgeable about African-American life in the city of DC.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 16:00:38

Posted By : Vanessa_B
Great trip! Learned a lot about our culture in DC! Recommended tour that you must take while visiting DC.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 14:07:43

Posted By : 757denah
Customer service is everything! We booked this tour and mistakenly missed the date that we booked after a long travel in from another state late the night before. It was an honest error and the owner/tour guided called 10 mins after our scheduled departure time. We were the only group of 12 people scheduled for that day. We profusely apologized for missing it and for any inconvenience we caused. He was willing to allow us to go the next day along with a few other people, but he could only accommodate 11 of us. Our group appreciated him being willing to work with us as we understand that he didn't have to do that. Our group also offered other solutions to not inconvenience him any further. We both agreed to 11 out of 12 people attending the next day and we also paid an extra $43 for the museum tickets since he had to buy tickets for the next day because we didn't go the previous day as scheduled. The issue is that he continued to talk about the mistake and treat our group rudely during the tour. If he was not ok with the change, he shouldn't have agreed. Eventhough we made a mistake and missed the original date, we were still paying customers and should have been treated with respect. We continued to apologize while on the tour and he kept bringing up the mistake. Just feel like that is not good customer service. Beware that if you decide to book this tour that you can't make a mistake without hearing about it and being treated rudely after he agrees to meet you half way and work with you. Due to the nature of travel and unexpected challenges, I would not recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 20:04:56

Posted By : Tommie_H
Customer service is everything! We booked this tour and mistakenly missed the date that we booked after a long travel in from another state late the night before. It was an honest error and the owner/tour guided called 10 mins after our scheduled departure time. We were the only group of 12 people scheduled for that day. We profusely apologized for missing it and for any inconvenience we caused. He was willing to allow us to go the next day along with a a few other people, but he could only accommodate 11 of us. Our group appreciated him being willing to work with us as we understand that he didn't have to do that. Our group also offered other solutions to not inconvenience him any further. We both agreed to 11 out of 12 people attending the next day and we also paid an extra $43 for the museum tickets since he had to buy tickets for the next day because we didn't go the previous day as scheduled. The issue is that he continued to talk about the mistake and treat our group rudely during the tour. If he was not ok with the change, he shouldn't have agreed. Eventhough we made a mistake and missed the original date, we were still paying customers and should have been treated with respect. We continued to apologize while on the tour and he kept bringing up the mistake. Just feel like that is not good customer service. Beware that if you decide to book this tour that you can't make a mistake without hearing about it and being treated rudely after he agrees to meet you half way (his words)and work with you. Due to the nature of travel and unexpected challenges, I would not recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 10:22:41

Posted By : Z4156YPkellic
Mr. Kenny was a fantastic tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable on the sites and the history behind them. He’s also pretty funny. The Frederick Douglas house was my favorite part of the tour. It was so cool to stand in the midst of something so personal to my culture. There were many opportunities for photos. The bus was very clean and air conditioner, which was necessary in June! My mom and friends have lasting memories from this tour. I highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 16:04:56

Posted By : kindra_b
Great tour! And Mr. Kenny was very informative and knowledgeable. My family really enjoyed themselves!
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 09:41:33

Posted By : chill402
This tour took you more places in one day than you can yourself.
The Fredrick Douglas stop was amazing. I highly recommend this tour with no reservations
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 17:16:14

Posted By : 962charitas
The tour was made memorable because of the expertise of the guide, Mr. Kenneth. Not only was he knowledgeable, he was personable as well. He gave us an Afrocentric view of Washington DC. Thank you Ken. These two Clevelanders are grateful for the educational and inspirational experience!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 09:59:31