This excursion is available on the final Saturday of every month in the autumn of 2023.

In the era of the 1980s, as the Reagan Administration reintroduced the Selective Service, flower children morphed into yuppies, and a punk movement blossomed in response to an indifferent government. Punk is commonly linked with cities like London, New York, and LA, but Washington DC also had a vibrant scene centered around the Gallery Place area. On this exploration, you’ll learn about the uniqueness of the Washington DC punk scene, its key figures, and how it continues to influence the city’s music scene to this day. The tour concludes at the MLK Jr. Library, home to the DC Punk Archive.