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They founded organizations, they sponsored legislation, they blazed trails and suffered trials. For generations, women living and working in Washington, D.C. have defied expectations and surmounted discrimination to increase equality, freedom, and prosperity for their fellow citizens. “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton inspired a world-wide humanitarian movement. Dorothy Height devoted forty years to supporting African-American women and girls. Frances Perkins not only became the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, she was the principal architect of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. See the sites downtown and around the U.S. Capitol where they and others made their marks and follow history along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, where thousands of suffragists first marched for equality on March 3, 1913. The walk will conclude at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, home to the National Women’s Party for nearly 90 years and the epicenter of the struggle for women’s rights.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingWheelchair accessibleOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyInclusionsWalking tourExclusionsGratuities (optional)Hotel pickup and drop-offFood and drinksDeparture PointEmbarks from outside Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro station.Departure Time1:00 p.m.Duration2 hoursReturn DetailsTour ends at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument (144 Constitution Ave NE).Voucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Washington Walks in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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