Walking tours of DC, 9/29

(Alas the Brookland Festival will keep me away from this as well as the National Book Festival, also on the same date.)

From email from Cultural Tourism DC:

Take Metrobus or Metrorail to

WalkingTown, DC
Fall Edition

Saturday, September 29

Join Cultural Tourism DC for 45 FREE walking tours in neighborhoods across Washington!

Follow professional guides and community leaders to uncover DC's history and hear about plans for its future.

Pick as many tours as you like at www.WalkingTownDC.org and join in! Some tours require advance reservation.

Tours for all tastes Learn about... * the history of DC's anti-alcohol movement - let's toast the end of prohibition! * the mystery, conspiracy, and intrigue surrounding Lincoln's assassination * the events and people who inspired the monuments, brought to life through anecdotes and quirky facts Experience green DC... * hike through the woods, meadows, and gardens of the US National Arboretum * take an eco-tour of DC's green-certified buildings, including tips for reducing energy consumption * after decades of decline, Woodlawn Cemetery is recovering its earlier beauty Witness changing DC neighborhoods... * alongside construction of the Nationals' ballpark, Capitol Riverfront is an emerging new cityscape based on a unique nautical history * imagine Hill East, largely vacant, transformed into a waterfront neighborhood with tree-lined streets, trails, and memorial circles * rediscover Kingman and Heritage Islands, and envision a park that will reconnect DC with the natural wonders of the Anacostia River For more information: www.WalkingTownDC.org or 202-661-7581