DC Black History Tour for Stenographers, Legal Professionals and Friends

About DC Black History Tour for Stenographers, Legal Professionals and Friends

This fun and educational 3-hour guided bus and walking tour explores Washington, DC through Black history, murals, and neighborhoods, showing how public art and place reflect culture, leadership, and legacy.

Tour highlights include:
Guided mural and history walks in Shaw, one of DC’s most historic Black neighborhoods
Drive by the John Lewis mural on Capitol Hill, honoring his legacy of “good trouble”
Drive by National Council of Negro Women, founded by Mary McLeod Bethune.
Murals in Northeast DC’s NoMa neighborhood (North of Massachusetts Avenue), including the area around Alethia Tanner Park
Opportunities to get off the bus for photos and commentary at each location.
A narrated ride along historic U Street / Black Broadway, with context on music, culture, and civil rights
National Memorial Stops
The tour intentionally focuses on two memorials that anchor the experience:

Lincoln Memorial, examining emancipation and its role in Black freedom movements
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, reflecting on activism, leadership, and legacy
About the Experience
Led by Lauri Williamson, author of 111 Places in Black Culture in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss
Murals provide local flavor and visual storytelling, while the tour offers broader historical context for out-of-town guests
A balanced mix of riding and short walks