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"Women of the Cold War" Guided Walking Tour in Georgetown

3214 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Learn all about the women who helped shape Washington DC’s’and the country’s’history and politics on this immersive walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of the charming Georgetown neighborhood, and set off on foot. You’ll hear stories from the Cold War and Kennedy eras, will see the homes of former socialites and political wives, will spot key political landmarks, and much more.

  • Discover the highlights and history of the picturesque Georgetown
  • Exploring on foot lets you get up close and personal with the sights
  • Learn the forgotten history of the women who shaped American politics
  • Visit many of the neighborhood’s key historical and political landmarks

What To Expect

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3327 P St NW



This is the former house of Polly and Frank Wisner, who started the Sunday Night Supper Clubs that would serve as the stage for critical policy making in 1950s – 1970s.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1523 34th St NW



The house of the ill-fated Mary Pinchot Meyer. Artist, bohemian, and mistress of JFK, she was brutally murdered on the C&O Canal and her killer remains a mystery to this day.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1405 34th St NW



The former residence of Evangeline and Ambassador David Bruce. “Vangie” Bruce was the ultimate Ambassador’s wife, acting as the face of our Embassy’s in the most critical posts during the Cold War.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin’s Tavern



THE watering hole of the era, Martin’s is where JFK proposed to Jackie, where Bob Woodward would go to find the latest story, and where Madeleine Albright still shows up to occasionally.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3307 N St NW



The house where John and Jackie Kennedy lived while JFK was a senator.

• Admission Ticket Free

3014 N St NW



The former residence of Pamela and Averelll Harriman. Pamela was knows as the “Greatest Courtesan of the Century” and can also be credited with fundraising Bill Clinton all the way to the Presidency.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2900 N St NW



The house of Lorraine Cooper, who was the Grand Dame of Georgetown Society during the Col War Era.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 2 hours of fabulous information about some fabulous women, in DC's most charming neighborhood.
  • Snacks

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

3214 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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