East of the River: Architecture of Historic Anacostia In-Person Program Weekend Tour Sunday, June 30, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET Code: 1CWC20 Location: Tour meets outside Anacostia Arts Center1231 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC Select your Tickets $45 Member $55 Non-Member Resize text Homes at 13th and W Sts., SE, in the Anacostia Historic District (CC0 1.0 DEED) Please Note: This tour has a rescheduled date and time (originally June 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.). The rolling hills east of the Anacostia River, with a commanding view of Washington D.C., have been settled for centuries. From the trading grounds of the Indigenous Nacotchtank to a whites-only suburb known as Uniontown to a predominantly Black community, Anacostia has seen dramatic change. The neighborhood has served as a home for abolitionist Frederick Douglass, part of the escape route for assassin John Wilkes Booth, protest grounds for World War I veterans, and a modern testament to the resilience of Washington’s Black community. Join Carolyn Muraskin, founder of DC Design Tours, for a look at the architecture of Anacostia, which encapsulates the area’s many identities. Highlights include Old Market House Square, built in 1913 and a centerpiece of the Anacostia Historic District; Rose’s Row; the 19 1/2-foot-tall Big Chair; the historic home known as Big Green; and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. Know Before You Go Tour participants meet outside the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd., SE, and concludes near the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site at the intersection of 14th Street and W Street, SE. Sturdy walking shoes, bottled water, and comfortable clothes are recommended. The tour involves 1 mile of walking and is 2 hours in length. Additional Date Options for this Tour June 14 June 20 - Rescheduled to June 23 General Information Registration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Friday, June 28, 2024. Smithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour, both for your safety or the safety of others. As we aim to move away from single use water bottles, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour. For additional tour information: Study Tour Policies Refund/Cancellation Policy