• 11:00am - 11:45am

    Historic image of Civil Rights protests at Glen Echo Park. National Park Service Logo. Text reads: Glen Echo Park Civil Rights and History Tour

    Description

    Who led the Civil Rights protests to desegregate Glen Echo Amusement Park in 1960? Which amusement park ride was a focal point of the protests? How did Glen Echo Park become part of the National Park System? Explore Glen Echo Park’s history on this 45-minute free walking tour and find out the answers to these questions and more! This 45-minute ranger-led tour starts at the Dentzel carousel at 11:00 a.m, no registration required.

    Presenter: National Park Service
    Location: Glen Echo Park
    Admission: FREE
    Phone: 301-320-1400