Historic Walter Reed Walking Tour

This Indigenous People’s Weekend, Washington Walks is offering a series of guided tours that bring DC’s neighborhoods and stories to life. From the bustling streets of U Street and Columbia Heights to the historic landscapes of Rock Creek Park, Georgetown, and Walter Reed, each tour invites you to experience the city’s full, complex history.

When Walter Reed Army Medical Center was merged with Bethesda Naval Medical Center in 2011, the Shepherd Park campus in Ward 4 began a new era in its storied history. Join professional tour guide Carolyn Crouch to learn about the renowned physicians and scientists whose discoveries and innovations contributed to the medical center’s stellar outstanding reputation. Find out why Walter Reed was both a place of opportunity for Black Washingtonians and the site for activism against racial discrimination.

To book your tour, click the button below then select the October date to complete your registration on the Washington Walks platform.

This tour is sponsored by Frank Leone and Denise Vogt.

All proceeds benefit the DC History Center Resilience Fund, created this summer to ensure the DC History Center can continue to preserve inclusive histories, offer educational programs that inspire critical thinking, and protect the craft of evidence-based storytelling. Reserve your spot today and walk in support of DC’s history!