Harlem Renaissance in DC Historical Tour
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- 2.5 hr
* Tour is. offered the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm. This amazing walking tour will take you on a journey to an era in which U Street NW DC was the center of African American music and intellectualism. The sounds of jazz was everywhere, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were being established as the future writers of the day, and an effort to document the history of African Americans was underway. Take a journey through the Harlem Renaissance as it started in DC! Tour stops mid-way at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl, for optional refreshments and a bathroom break.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Off the Mall Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Howard Theatre
Howard Theater was the first theater in DC to offer a stage for African American performers, established in 1910. It has played a key part in the DC music and arts scene ever since.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
The site of the Frank Holliday's Pool Hall where Duke Ellington first started dabbling in ragtime and jazz piano.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At:
The former house of African American Opera Singer Lilian Evanti, who earned acclaim abroad before returning to her native Washington DC to make her mark on black contributions to classical music.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bohemian Caverns
Former Jazz icon, Bohemian Caverns was a must visit during U Street's period as DC's "Black Broadway."
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At:
Major theater and show house during the Black Broadway era.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At:
Iconic eatery for three generations that has been the destination of Presidents and tourists alike, this is where the tour takes a refreshments break.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At:
Former site of Club Bali, a favorite performance spot of Billie Holiday.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Howard Theatre
Howard Theater was the first theater in DC to offer a stage for African American performers, established in 1910. It has played a key part in the DC music and arts scene ever since.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
The site of the Frank Holliday's Pool Hall where Duke Ellington first started dabbling in ragtime and jazz piano.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At:
The former house of African American Opera Singer Lilian Evanti, who earned acclaim abroad before returning to her native Washington DC to make her mark on black contributions to classical music.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bohemian Caverns
Former Jazz icon, Bohemian Caverns was a must visit during U Street's period as DC's "Black Broadway."
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At:
Major theater and show house during the Black Broadway era.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At:
Iconic eatery for three generations that has been the destination of Presidents and tourists alike, this is where the tour takes a refreshments break.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At:
Former site of Club Bali, a favorite performance spot of Billie Holiday.
Duration: 5 minutes
