Visite à pied de Madames of DC

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This tour is offered the first and third Friday of the month. Check website for exact schedule. All tours available for private tours.

The Madams in DC walking tour gives you a totally unique side of DC's history that you won't hear anywhere else. The Civil War completely transformed the capital, and turned Pennsylvania Avenue into a red light district lined with bawdy houses, taverns, theaters, and commercial ventures. Hard to imagine, now that it's lined with monolithic government buildings! You'll learn about how the women who worked in these brothels made their way in life, and even had an impact on affairs of government.

Ville: Washington DC

Tue 08 Jul

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Information additionnelle

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be able to be on their feet for at least 2 hours.

À quoi s'attendre

Freedom Plaza

Where Freedom Plaza is now once used to be the notorious neighborhood known as Murder Bay. As we walk through this spacious open area currently used for festivals and music events, you'll hear all about the taverns, gambling houses, and brothels popular with Northern Arm soldiers that used to stand there.

The National Archives Museum

Continuing in our journey through time, you'll learn about the lives of prostitutes in Civil War DC and the part they played in society, as we pass by the former site of the largest central urban Market in DC.

National Gallery of Art

The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.

National Museum of the American Indian

An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.

Place de la liberté

Là où Freedom Plaza est maintenant utilisé pour être le quartier notoire connu sous le nom de Murder Bay. En parcourant cette vaste zone ouverte actuellement utilisée pour des festivals et des événements musicaux, vous entendrez tout sur les tavernes, les maisons de jeu et les maisons closes populaires auprès des soldats du Northern Arm qui s'y trouvaient autrefois.

Le Musée des Archives Nationales

Poursuivant notre voyage dans le temps, vous découvrirez la vie des prostituées dans Civil War DC et le rôle qu'elles ont joué dans la société, en passant devant l'ancien site du plus grand marché urbain central de DC.

Galerie nationale d'art

L'ancien site de Marble Alley, où deux des dames les mieux payées de DC avaient une rivalité vicieuse.

Musée national des Indiens d'Amérique

Une fouille archéologique a découvert les restes des dames les plus notoires et pourtant charitables de DC. La visite se termine à ceci, la plus glamour des maisons de plaisance de l'époque de la guerre civile de DC.

Freedom Plaza

The National Archives Museum

National Gallery of Art

The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.

National Museum of the American Indian

An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.

Freedom Plaza

The National Archives Museum

National Gallery of Art

The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.

National Museum of the American Indian

An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.

Freedom Plaza

The National Archives Museum

National Gallery of Art

The former site of Marble Alley, where two of DC's highest paid Madams had a vicious rivalry.

National Museum of the American Indian

An archeological dig discovered the remains of DC most notorious, and yet charitable, Madams. The tour ends at this, the most glamorous of DC's Civil War-era pleasure houses.

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Politique d'annulation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Commentaires (68)

Kathleen_J

Sep 2023

The Madams of DC tour is a unique perspective on the civil war era and survival. We enjoyed the stories of the Madams and how the industry delineated the quality of the brothels based on location which was also based wealth and influence of the clientele. After this tour I really feel that the current state of the industry should be criminal. The public’s health would be better served by making the business legal, returning control to the workers and putting Pimps out of business.

Alina_P

Sep 2023

Just experienced the 'Madams of DC' tour by Off the Mall Tours, and I can't recommend it enough! Katie Kirkpatrick, our guide, was absolutely amazing—engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about D.C.'s hidden history. She took us on a journey through time, revealing how madams, soldiers, and officers were the backbone of D.C.'s economy during the Civil War. With an astonishing 6% of the population in this line of work and 95% of the businesses being women-run, Katie made sure this was more than a tour—it was a revelation. If you're in D.C., this is a must-do.

Global51150108643

Sep 2023

Katie was very knowledgeable and the tour was very informative and fun! Good pace and a well timed break in the middle. Highly recommend!!