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The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour 20% OFF
Washington DC, USA
$39.20
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Overview
The Capitol Hill at Night: Scandal tour offers a glimpse into the hidden, dramatic stories of American political history. This adults-only walking tour dives into the intrigue, scandals, and shocking moments that unfolded in the shadow of Congress.
- 🌙 A captivating 1 hour 30 minutes guided tour through Capitol Hill after dark, exploring its dramatic and often shocking history.
- 📜 Visit iconic landmarks like the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress, all illuminated under the night sky, providing a unique view of Washington.
- 🕵️♂️ Hear about the infamous relationship between Congressman William Campbell Preston Breckinridge and Madeline Pollard, which ended in a sensational trial and a $15,000 award for Pollard.
- 🔥 Discover the tragic history of the Library of Congress, which suffered multiple fires, including the loss of 35,000 volumes in 1851, leading to the construction of the stunning Jefferson Building.
- 🏛️ Learn about the U.S. Capitol's two centuries of drama, from senators attacked on the floor to ghost stories told by night watchmen.
- 💔 Explore the story of Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy imprisoned in the area, and the notorious Civil War prison that once stood on the site.
- ⚖️ Understand the significance of the James A. Garfield Monument, detailing the shocking events surrounding the president's assassination and its aftermath.
- 🌟 The tour includes nighttime views of the U.S. Capitol, National Mall, and more, offering a breathtaking experience.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring all guests can enjoy the tour comfortably, with pram/stroller options available for infants and small children.
- 🙌 Professional local tour guide provides engaging commentary, making the history of Capitol Hill come alive.
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Capitol Hill at Night: Scandal
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Nightime views of US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Mall and more...
- Professional Local Tour Guide & Gossip Peddler
- Adult Only Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Tour begins outside the Capitol South Metro Station (there is only one exit) at 1st and C Streets SE. Look for your guide in orange.
Return details
The tour ends at 3rd Street and Jefferson Drive SW by the Museum of the American Indian; a straight and easy walk to Federal Center SW Metro Station.
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Capitol HillAfter dark, Capitol Hill tells a very different story. On this adults-only evening walking tour, your guide takes you through the dramatic, outrageous, and often shocking history that unfolded in the shadow of Congress, from deadly duels and scandalous affairs to smuggling schemes and backdoor political deals. With the iconic dome glowing overhead and stops past the Supreme Court and Library of Congress, this is Washington at its most gloriously unfiltered.
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Library of CongressThe Library of Congress has burned more than once, and Congress managed to make it worse each time. After the British destroyed the original collection in 1814, a chimney fire in 1851 took out another 35,000 of the 55,000 volumes before legislators finally agreed to build a separate, fireproof building in 1864. The stunning Jefferson Building you see tonight is the result of Congress finally, reluctantly, deciding that the nation's books were worth protecting. We do not enter any buildings on this tour.
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Senate and House Office BuildingsIn 1884, Kentucky Congressman William Campbell Preston Breckinridge met seventeen-year-old Madeline Pollard on a train to Lexington and began a relationship that would last nearly a decade. When he married someone else instead of her after his wife died, Pollard sued him for breach of promise in a trial that became a national sensation, arguing not just for damages but for the principle that men and women should be held to the same standard when it came to matters of the heart. The jury agreed, she was awarded $15,000, and Breckinridge lost his seat in Congress shortly after.
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Supreme CourtBefore this block held two of America's most iconic institutions, it was the site of a Civil War prison that held some of the Confederacy's most notorious figures. Rose Greenhow, a widowed Washington socialite turned Confederate spymaster, was imprisoned here after running a spy network out of her 16th Street home and passing intelligence that helped the South win the first Battle of Bull Run. Also held here was Henry Wirz, the commander of the Andersonville prison camp, who was executed on these grounds in 1865 after being convicted of war crimes for the deaths of thousands of Union prisoners.
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U.S. CapitolThe building at the center of it all has witnessed more than two centuries of drama within its own walls, and this tour barely scratches the surface. Tonight you will hear about senators beaten on the floor, vice presidents who died in the building's basement bathtubs, congressmen who collapsed mid-speech and mid-vote, a nationalist attack that sent thirty rounds raining down from the gallery onto the House floor, and the ghost of a black cat that generations of night watchmen swear still prowls the corridors before moments of national crisis. We do not enter any buildings on this tour.
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James A. Garfield MonumentThe man immortalized in bronze above you was shot not far from where you are standing, and the story of how he actually died is not quite what most people expect. Tonight you will hear about the assassin, the motive, and the medical decisions that may have done more damage than the bullet itself.
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Ulysses S. Grant MemorialThe manicured grounds stretching out before you have been the setting for two of the tour's most unexpected stories, separated by nearly two centuries but equally difficult to believe actually happened. One involves a public execution that went spectacularly wrong before it even began, and the other involves a congressman's wife, a late-night session, and these very steps.
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The Capitol at Night: Scandals, Murder, Politics Adults Only Tour 20% OFF
Washington DC, USA
$39.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!