DC - Historical: At your leisure and your pace. Downloadable audiovisual tour.

Washington DC is the heartbeat of our nation, home to our capitol, our legislature, and a lot of really intriguing history. (They have the Smithsonian, after all.) If politics seem dry to you, we ai

Washington DC is the heartbeat of our nation, home to our capitol, our legislature, and a lot of really intriguing history. (They have the Smithsonian, after all.) If politics seem dry to you, we aim to change that—from the cloak and dagger intrigue of the Pinkerton Detective Agency to the infamous tragedy of the Lincoln assassination, we’ll examine the events and locations that changed our nation.

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Location: Washington DC

What's Included

Discover Washington DC’s Historical District. Downloadable to smartphones and ready when you are

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this tour? I'm thinking of gifting it to my 12-year-old.

A: There isn't a strict age limit for this tour since it's downloadable and can be done at your own pace. It's perfect for kids who are interested in history, especially with things like the Lincoln assassination and the Pinkerton Agency. Just make sure they’ve got a smartphone to access the audio and visual materials! They'll have fun exploring DC's historical spots.

Q: Can you start and pause the tour whenever you want? I'd like to take my time.

A: Yes! The tour is super flexible. You can start, pause, and resume it whenever you need. It's designed for people who want to explore at their own leisure, so take your time soaking up the history and details. Perfect for a laid-back day in DC!

Q: What if the weather is bad? Can I reschedule or do it later?

A: Since this tour is downloadable, you can do it whenever you want. No need to worry about weather cancellations! If the weather's bad, just wait for a sunny day to walk around and enjoy the experience. It's super convenient that way.

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the DC Historical Tour! Anyone tried it?

I'm looking to gift this downloadable tour of Washington DC to my parents. They love history, and the idea of exploring at their pace sounds perfect. I just saw it includes the Lincoln assassination and the Pinkerton Agency stuff, which they’d find super interesting! Has anyone actually used this? Any tips or experiences to share?

DC Historical Tour - What to wear?

I'm planning to do the DC Historical tour soon, but I'm not sure what the best outfit would be. I want to be comfortable but still look decent! It sounds like a lot of walking, so any recommendations? Also, if anyone has done this in summer, how was the heat?