Far southeast can feel isolated from the rest of Washington, DC. You might never drive southeast on Pennsylvania Avenue, across the river, up the hill, and towards the Maryland border where Hillcrest neighborhood lies. For residents, the off-the-beaten path nature of the neighborhood is both part of its appeal and a source of its challenges.
Learn about the history of the neighborhood, who lives there, and the access and transportation inequities which make Hillcrest feel “remote” to those west of the river. You’ll learn about:
TOUR DATES May 9 June 6
This tour is considered moderately difficult and is two hours long. We will cover two miles of residential streets in the neighborhood. Hillcrest is a hilly neighborhood, often without sidewalks. Attendees are advised to be mindful of their own limits. Bathrooms are available at the start and end of the tour at Hillcrest Recreational Center.
If you are no longer able to attend this tour, please cancel your ticket or email programs@dchistory.org to help us manage attendance numbers. If you can no longer attend, please email us at programs@dchistory.org to cancel your registration. It’s a show of community care to take the time to email us, so we can invite a waitlisted participant. We appreciate your kindness and investment in the community we build together.
May 9: Hillcrest Walking Tour May 16: Woodridge Walking Tour June 6: Hillcrest Walking Tour June 27: Woodridge Walking Tour September 16: Genealogy 101: Starting Your Journey at Woodridge Neighborhood Library October 21: From Charts to DNA: Finding Your Family at Woodridge Neighborhood Library
The DC History Center introduces its Neighborhood History Project which aims to study and document the history of often overlooked DC neighborhoods. Our current focus is on Woodridge (Ward 5) and Hillcrest (Ward 7). This series includes archival research, supported by community engagement and dialogue to not only research this history, but encourage connection and programming for current residents.