Historic Anacostia Walking Tour Resumes April 19, 2008

The Historic Anacostia Walking Tour. The tour travels along the historic routes of Anacostia giving participants the opportunity to see and learn about various landmarks in the historically-rich neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River.  Tour stops include Rosie’s Row, Frederick Douglass home, Old Carver Theatre, the “Big Chair”, and a host of others. 

The walking tours will be held every third Saturday at 10am through October 2008. The tour begins and ends at the Anacostia Metro Station.  The next  public tour is Saturday, June 16. Reservations for the tour may be made at 202-889-5090. Donations are appreciated.□

*For more information on any of the above items, contact Main Street Anacostia, Inc., 2021 MLK Jr. Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020 (202/889-5090 tel., 202/889-5089 fax; yavocka.young@mainstreetanacostia.org.).

2008 Tour Dates: April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18