DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
Step into the shadows of the nation’s capital on the #1 ultimate ghost tour in Washington DC! Operating nightly, year-round, this USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-Owned, women and minority-led experience will immerse you in the city’s dark past as you explore more haunted locations than any other tour. Led by DC’s official haunted history experts, you’ll walk through eerie streets and legendary landmarks, including The White House, President’s Park, and The Blair House. Each stop unveils real ghost stories, chilling tragedies, and lingering spirits that haunt the heart of the capital. From mysterious hauntings to historic scandals, you’ll hear spine-tingling tales that reveal the city’s wicked past. Though we don’t enter buildings, standing at these infamous sites will be enough to send chills down your spine. Our tours are perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, and special events. Dare to join us for a night of unforgettable hauntings!
Residences of the Presidentses: Lafayette Square and Foggy Bottom
Please note that this tour is recommended for people ages 13 and up. DC is the city of presidents, and this is the tour that gives you the most POTUS for your buck. People want to be close to power. And from the time D.C. was founded, that meant being close to the White House. You'll check out Lafayette Square and the neighborhood of Foggy Bottom. You'll explore the homes and buildings where presidents lived, worked, partied, plotted and worshiped -- before, during and after their time in office. You'll see some of DC's oldest buildings and enjoy one of the most famous public spaces in the world. And don't forget the stories. Our guide will tell you about the building of the city -- and the British attempt in 1814 to unbuild it. There's a Real Housewives scandals, a Pennsylvania Avenue shootout, slaves fighting for freedom and lots more.
Les coulisses du pouvoir : l'histoire secrète de la Maison-Blanche et de Washington DC
Washington, D.C., n'a pas toujours servi de siège au gouvernement fédéral. Après la guerre d'Indépendance, la loi de résidence de 1790 autorisa l'établissement du gouvernement fédéral à New York, Philadelphie, puis Washington. L'établissement du siège du gouvernement fédéral fut difficile en raison du sous-développement du quartier qui constitue aujourd'hui le centre-ville de Washington. Il fallut arpenter le terrain, créer des cartes et élaborer les plans de la nouvelle capitale américaine. Étant donné que le nouveau gouvernement fédéral avait contracté d'énormes dettes pendant la guerre d'Indépendance, ces tâches s'avérèrent plus faciles à dire qu'à faire. En parcourant des sites historiques datant de la période qui a immédiatement suivi la guerre d'Indépendance jusqu'à nos jours, nous nous souviendrons de l'histoire américaine.