U Street Time Travel Tours

Beyond the history is the mystery

Travel back in time with and discover the rich history of the neighborhood known as Black Broadway. On this fun and informative walking tour, U Street's civil war soldier will lead you on a storied journey from Ancient Egypt to Abraham Lincoln to the riots of 1968. You'll visit local statues, peek inside historic buildings, and watch the past come to life.

Marquett Milton is the historical interpreter at the African American Civil War Memorial Museum and shares stories about the United States Colored Troops daily with visitors. Marquett enjoys historical reenactments and participates in several public reenactment programs each year on the United States Colored Troops, including Fort Stevens in Washington, DC and Fort Pocahontas in Virginia.

Where to meet: All tours start and end at the African-American Civil War Memorial on 10th & U St NW. Accessible via the Metro green line and by bus lines: 90, 92, 96, and 63 & 64.

What to bring: Comfortable shoes for walking about 90 minutes, water, camera, and a warm jacket. There are a few bathroom breaks available along the way.

Inclement weather: This is a rain or shine tour. Incase of extreme weather, you'll receive a day-of notification if we have to reschedule.

Free for kids 13 and under. You can call Marquett at (202) 446-7099‬ after booking for any questions or special acommodations. Contact for student discounts and group bookings.

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African American Civil War Museum, 1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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