From the White House to the Capitol, we’ll walk you through the hidden history of one of America’s most famous avenues in this two-hour tour, starting at the White House and ending at the U.S. Capitol. You’ll see:
The sculpture’s hat that triggered a political fight leading to the Civil War.
The White House and who really saved George Washington’s portrait as the British burned Washington.
The hotel of famous writers and speechmakers.
Where captured German saboteurs sent to the United States during World War II were tried.
You'll also see:
•Lafayette Park and its statues to Revolutionary War soldiers
•Freedom Plaza
•The Federal Triangle, a building project that transformed Washington
•The United States Navy Memorial
•The Embassy of Canada
•The National Gallery of Art
•The Post Office Pavilion and statue of Benjamin Franklin
•The U.S. Treasury and statue of Alexander Hamilton
•The FBI Building
•The National Archives, where the Constitution and Declaration of Indepdence are kept.
And much more!