After Emancipation History Hike
Rock Creek Park · Washington, DC
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 17 · 9:30 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Step into a powerful and often untold chapter of local history on a 1.5-mile guided hike with a park ranger in the Peirce Mill area. Explore both the lives of formerly enslaved and contemporary individuals who built new beginnings in the community that became Rock Creek Park, discovering who they were, where they lived, and how their resilience and contributions helped shape the park we know today.
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback.
- Where to meet
- Meet the park ranger by Peirce Mill Barn (2401 Tilden St. NW Washington, D.C. 20008). Visitors may wish to park at Picnic Grove #2 (either side of the creek) or at Picnic Grove #1 across from Peirce Mill and walk to the meet-up spot.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 179:30 AM
Schedule from the Rock Creek Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Sunset
6:28 PM
Saturday
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