12th Annual Washington Informer African American Heritage Tour

The Washington Informer Charities presents a special installation and guided tour of Tudor Place highlighting the experiences of people of African descent who lived and worked there. This tour reimagines the historic house from the perspective of the enslaved and free individuals for whom it was both home and workplace. Using artifacts, maps, photographs, and audio recordings, visitors will explore how these individuals practiced resistance and activism while navigating the traumas of slavery.

12th Annual Washington Informer African American Heritage Tour
Event: Motorcoach Tour to Tudor Place Historic House & Garden in Georgetown

Tickets: $30 for Adults, $15 for Youth (under 16)

Departure/Return Location: THEARC Black Box Theatre - 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

Schedule:

Check-in and Departure: 7:15 AM
Return: By 3 PM
Included: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks

Contact: call 202-561-4100, ask for Angie

Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place

The Washington Informer Charities presents a special installation and guided tour of Tudor Place highlighting the experiences of people of African descent who lived and worked there. This tour reimagines the historic house from the perspective of the enslaved and free individuals for whom it was both home and workplace. Using artifacts, maps, photographs, and audio recordings, visitors will explore how these individuals practiced resistance and activism while navigating the traumas of slavery.

Curated in collaboration with descendants, the tour presents the multifaceted lives and legacies of these individuals and families. It includes insights from the May 2022 archaeological dig of an enslaved home space onsite. Discover what was uncovered by reading a blog post.

Tudor Place, owned by the Peter family from 1805 to 1983, was built on the labor and presence of generations of people of African descent. This tour honors their memories and expands the traditional Tudor Place narrative by recognizing their contributions and enduring legacy.