Howard University

Name: Howard University
Brand: VoiceMap
SKU: 1592
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)
Author: Phillip

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Washington, D.C. audio tour: Howard University

This is a 1.1mi walking tour

It takes an average of 30 mins to complete.

Washington, D.C.

The United States

$3.99

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About the Tour

This walk takes you through the campus of Howard University, the only historically black college or university in the nation's capital. You'll see and hear about some of the historic landmarks on campus making Howard University one of the top institutions of higher education for African-Americans since its founding in 1867. This is not a tour focusing on the current campus life, but one which focuses on the more historic aspects of the university.

Tour Producer

Phillip Montague

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Originally from North Carolina, I'm an attorney whose interests include history and sightseeing. I became a licensed tour guide in Washington, DC., a few years ago and enjoy sharing stories and facts about the nation's capital. My niche is developing tours focusing on African-American history throughout DC.

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Location 1

Howard Hall

Hello and welcome to the Howard University Tour. This walk will guide you around the campus focusing on the university's history. My name is Phillip Montague, a licensed DC tour guide, and I'll be guiding you on this tour. For those of you wondering, I have no affiliation with... Hello and welcome to the Howard University Tour. This walk will guide you around the campus focusing on the university's history. My name is Phillip Montague, a licensed DC tour guide, and I'll be guiding you on this tour. For those of you wondering, I have no affiliation with Howard University.

You should be standing on the corner of Georgia Ave and Howard Place.
Turn so the Howard University School of Social Work is on your right. It's the building with red brick around the bottom and white stone and windows around the upper levels. If you look just ahead to your right, you'll see a white house sitting up on the hill. That is Howard Hall. Its the oldest building on campus, completed in 1869. It used to be the home of General Oliver Otis Howard, who the university is named after. I'll tell you more about that shortly.

If you're new to VoiceMap, the app uses location-aware audio, meaning the next track will begin playing when you reach your destination. Stretches of silence are normal. You can just keep walking unless I ask you to stop, and I'll give you directions to keep you on track. If you get lost you can refer to the map on your screen, but otherwise you can put the phone in your pocket and enjoy the tour.

[1.5 SECOND PAUSE]

Let's get going.

Start walking along Georgia Ave, keeping Howard Hall on your right.

General Howard known as the "Christian General", during the Civil War, ordered his troops to attend prayer and temperance meetings. He lost his right arm in 1862, after it was wounded twice in a battle.

Howard was an ardent abolitionist and was appointed by President Andrew Johnson in 1865 as the first and only commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau tasked with finding work, educating, and providing medical aid to freed slaves. He served in that role until 1874.

Howard was a part of the group who came together to plan a theological seminary to train black ministers. The outcome of those meetings resulted in the creation of Howard Normal Theological Institute for the education of Preachers and Teachers. In 1867, the name of the school was changed to Howard University and the University was incorporated by Congress. General Howard served as the University's President from 1869-1874.

Throughout its history, Howard Hall has served in multiple capacities including being a female dormitory. Today, it now serves at the University's Alumni Center.

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Major Landmarks

Founders Library
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel
Howard University Hospital

Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Howard Hall, 607 Howard Pl NW, Washington, DC 20059, USA
Total distance

2km
Final location
2023-2033 US-29, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Distance back to start location

563.02m

Directions to Starting Point

If you are coming by Metro, the Shaw-Howard University Metro stop is the closest option. Follow the signs pointing toward Howard University to exit. Upon exiting the station walk straight up 7th St. After crossing Florida Avenue, you should see Howard University Hospital to your right. Continue about 4 blocks past the hospital til you reach Howard Place NW.

There is metered parking in the area, but make sure you pay to avoid tickets. Unless its Sunday then the parking is free.

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Places to stop along the way

There are a couple of places to stop for food and drink along 7th/Georgia Avenue if you need something pre or post tour. Restaurants along the U St. corridor are nearby and easily accessible by foot.

Best time of day

Anytime during daylight.

Precautions

Wear comfortable walking shoes. If there is a campus event taking place it could prevent you from completing the route as laid out. Also take care in crossing the streets. Please use the crosswalks as directed.

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