Black History Walking Tour with Author Lauri Williamson and NMAAHC entry

Experience Black history as a living, moving story.

Black History in Motion: Walking Tour Edition is a guided cultural walking tour through Washington, DC, connecting place, history, and storytelling in meaningful ways. This reflective experience offers an intimate exploration of Black history during Black History Month.

On this 2-hour experience, you’ll:

• Walk through iconic DC sites and lesser-known spaces that reveal hidden histories
• Explore themes of visibility and invisibility in Black history
• Hear stories from Freedom Plaza, Lafayette Square, the National Mall, and more
• Reflect on what is honored in public spaces, what is missing, and why that matters

At the conclusion of the tour, guests will be able to:

1. Explore exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture with a free, timed-entry ticket,
2. Enjoy lunch your own at the renowned Sweet Home Cafe,
3. Take home a Native Vibes bookmark to remember the journey and continue stay in touch

These additions create a full, immersive experience that continues after the walking portion ends.

• Format: Walking tour, rain or shine (dress for the weather and comfortable shoes recommended)
• Distance: Approx. 2 miles
• Meeting Location: Federal Triangle Metro – exact details provided after registration

Lauri Williamson is a Washington, DC cultural historian, licensed tour guide, and author of 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss. She specializes in creating engaging, story-driven experiences that connect visitors to the city’s living history.

• The tour does not start and end in the same location (we begin at Federal Triangle and end at the National Museum of African American History and Culture)
• Space is limited to maintain an intimate experience

• Guided walking tour with Lauri Williamson
• Timed-entry ticket to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Lunch at Sweet Home Cafe
• Native Vibes bookmark keepsake

• Transportation to or from the tour start
• Personal expenses or souvenirs
• Gratuity for your guide — never expected, but always appreciated

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Federal Triangle, 302 12th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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