53. American Naval Heritage on the National Mall

American Naval Heritage on the National Mall

Tour description:

How did Scottish-born John Paul Jones become one of the most renowned naval heroes of the American Revolution? How did President Franklin Delano Roosevelt develop his love for the US Navy, and how did it change the course of history? Why will tall ships visit five American cities next summer? Come explore our naval heritage at two National Park Service sites: the John Paul Jones Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

Tour Guide: Joseph Mohr; National Park Ranger at the National Mall and Memorials

Ward: 2

TOUR INFORMATION:

Tour Starting Location:

WWII Memorial Visitor Center

1750 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Meet inside the visitor center on the south side of the WWII memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue, SW

· Closest Metro or Bus Line: Smithsonian

· Tour Ending Location: FDR Memorial on West Basin Drive

· Tour Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

· Tour Distance: 1 miles

· Fitness Level: Low Level (slow walking, flat terrain)

· Audio Enhancer: No

· ASL: No

· Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

· Stroller Accessible: Yes

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

World War II Memorial's Information Building (Meet inside the visitor center), 1750 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, United States