Washington DC: American Politics & Debate on Capitol Hill Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004

Learn about the founding of Washington DC and the Federal government in front of this incredible landmark.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Supreme Court, First Street NE, Washington DC, DC 20003

Snap a photo of the Supreme Court as we discuss the structure of the Federal government and the separation of powers.

Stop At: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540

Walk through the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress and admire the Gilded Age-era architecture, as well as rare books on display throughout the different exhibits (closed on Sunday)

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capitol St SE, Washington DC, DC 20003-1094

Hear about the Folger family and their generosity in providing Americans access to Shakespeare’s works.

Pass By: William Penn House, 515 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

Walk past the William Penn House and admire the diverse architecture in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, the oldest residential area in the city.

Stop At: Eastern Market, 7th St. & North Carolina Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20003

Walk thorugh historic Eastern Market and discover some of the local vendors that make this area unique.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I, 8th Street Southeast, Washington DC, DC 20003

Hear about the namesake for 8th St. aka Barracks Row and how the neighborhood has evolved since the Barracks’ construction in 1801.