African American Civil War Museum Attractions & Things to do

Go back in time to some of the most iconic moments from the civil rights movement with this fascinating African American history tour of Washington DC

Often at the epicenter of the activism surrounding civil and black rights in America, the country’s capital holds the key to some of history’s most captivating moments. From the most famous to lesser-known but equally significant sites, your tour guide will paint a picture of the city from the African American perspective. You’ll be picked up at the U.S. Navy memorial with stops at momentous monuments such as the Emancipation Statue, Howard Theatre, and vibrant black communities.

Feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you stand where Martin Luther King did when he roused audiences with his legendary ‘I have a dream,’ address. One of the most comprehensive African American history tours in DC, you’ll also get tickets included to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where the the tour ends.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Design your own tour of Washington, DC, to ensure you visit every must-see location on your wish list. Choose between numerous DC attractions, many of them with military significance to customize your private tour. Your 20-year Navy Veteran tour guide with round-trip transportation and lunch stop recommendation (if desired) make this tour an unforgettable excursion to our nation's capital.
Duration: 12 hours.

KB Tours is a one of a kind African American Heritage tour operator in Washington DC that takes visitors to explore the historic African American neighborhoods in all four quadrants of the city, often going off the beaten path. With knowledgeable guides who are passionate about sharing interesting facts and captivating stories of Washington DC's black history, KB Tours prides itself on providing an engaging and entertaining tour experience.

During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to stop and visit iconic landmarks and monuments in the city, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Capitol, the White House,and tour the Frederick Douglass when opened. KB Tours' guides are committed to keeping visitors of all ages engaged throughout the tour, encouraging young children to participate in the tour activities.
The tour includes a ticket the Museum of African American History and Culture.You must take the tour to join us for entrance to museum.


Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the profound legacy of African American history on our 3-hour Washington DC Black History Tour by Perfect Private Tours. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and more, guided by experts who bring history to life. Then, culminate your journey with exclusive entry into the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Discover the stories of resilience and achievement that have shaped our nation. This immersive tour celebrates a vital chapter in American history and offers a unique cultural experience.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Meet your local Tour guide for an amazing evening walking tour of 2H and learn about African American history and heritage in D.C. Explore the U Street “Black Broadway” who was once truly the heart of Black culture in America, attracting locals and visitors for an unparalleled music and nightlife scene. It’s also the birthplace of celebrated DC hero, jazz musician Duke Ellington. Until the 1920s, the U Street Corridor was home to the nation's largest urban African-American community, this section of the city is as vibrant as ever, anchored by the lively 14th Street corridor to the west and the refurbished Howard Theatre bordering the Shaw neighborhood to the east, where a towering sculpture in reverence to Ellington stands. Food is eclectic and exciting. One of the best ways to experience food from soul food to Italian to the world-famous Ben’s Chili Bowl and uniquely, on the eastern end, you’ll the area known as “Little Ethiopia” for its concentration of residents from that country
Duration: 2 hours.

Private African American history tour in Washington D.C. offers a unique and immersive experience that can educate, inspire, and enlighten participants about the rich and diverse heritage of African Americans in the nation's capital. This tour will also provide admission into the African American History and Culture Museum
Duration: 3 hours.