DC's Unique History of Slavery Tour
4.9
28 Ratings
Washington

The subject matter is a crucial conversation for everyone in America, regardless of age. The distinctiveness of this tour resides in its uniqueness in the National Capital. Although there are plenty of ‘traditional tours’, none parallel mine that delves into the historical narrative of slavery in the Federal City.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lafayette Square - Examine the history of slavery at this spot.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Location
Lafayette Square
16th Street Northwest
You will meet me at equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson in the center of the park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Colleen_g
May 28, 2023
Great tour - Tour guide was wonderful. Great grasp of the city and told us lots of off the beaten path treasures in the city.. want to try some of them on next trip to DC. She was great!!
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Patricia_w
Apr 4, 2023
Great Tour. Highly recommend tour. - Very informative. Dr Gibson is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality We learned a lot. Would love to do another tour with her.
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Kristi_c
Jul 16, 2022
Don’t Miss this Tour! - We had a fantastic time and learned so much. Dr. Koura was a fantastic guide, she was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. She helped me & my 2 teens get a deeper understanding of the contributions and influences of African and African American culture in the shaping of our nation’s capital as well as talented figures who made invaluable contributions to our country. I am so grateful to have had this experience with my children. This is one of the best tours I have ever been on. I also have to brag just a little more than Dr. Koura. She is a talented teacher and kept us all engaged with interesting stories as well as questions and little quizzes. She is not only intelligent and gifted but she has clearly discovered the fountain of youth. She looks fantastic and several decades younger than her years of credentials would reflect, and she was in better shape than all of us, including my teens. So Dr. Koura is a super star in every sense of the word!
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Hendersont712
Jul 10, 2022
The D C chocolate city review. - The hidden jewels of Black D.C was uncover. Kenny our tour guide shared interesting facts about the City’s history. Learning never ends and Kenny is a great teacher.
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Eileen_b
Jul 4, 2022
Great! - The tour guide was excellent. I just wish we had more time to take it all in. Maybe a small replica of the tour could be built.
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Voyage68137243578
May 31, 2022
Knowledge upon knowledge - Had an amazing time with Dr. Gibson. She is very kind and patient. The tour itself is a must for us to learn to full history of slavery and the difficulties Africans encountered once they “arrived” to the US. We also learned how Africans Americans attempted to make a name for themselves and it was made difficult, but not impossible. Thanks Dr. Gibson. It was a pleasure learning from you. My son come home talking about the experience.
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Lisasl4968cw
Apr 24, 2022
Fantastic - My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Dr. Koura. The time passed too quickly since we could have easily spent an entire day with her..She is passionate in her work. So many wonderful things to say. From beginning to end the tour was captivating. Add this one to your list of things to do when visiting the Federal City!
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Connie_s
Apr 12, 2022
Koura’s passion and vast ... - Koura’s passion and vast knowledge were incredible. Koura’s passion and vast knowledge were impressive.
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Seetheworldx3
Sep 27, 2021
Great Experience - Dr. Koura Gibson is knowledgeable and passionate about educating others on the strengths and accomplishments of African Americans. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her as she shared so many stories throughout DC. Thank you!
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Robert_n
Apr 10, 2022
Average tour - Too much time spent on hearing about a few of the more well known slaves in DC. Not much to see- mostly pictures of individuals sent to your phone. A lot of walking (which was fine) but very little to see.
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