September 25, 2007
Dear Coalition Friends:
Two free walking tours of the National Mall will be offered this Saturday, September 29th, as part of Cultural Tourism DC's twice-a-year WalkingTown DC.
The National Book Festival also takes place that day (see below).
The tour, "More Than Monuments," will be lead by DC BY FOOT, a new organization that also provides free tours of the National Mall 6 days a week (Tuesday through Sunday), starting at 6 p.m. at the east side of the Washington Monument.
Here's the write-up:
Two Tours on Saturday September 29th
1) Start time: 10:00am End time:11:15am
2) Start Time 1:00 pm End time: 2:15pm
Meeting at the base of the Washington Monument, east side (the side facing the Capitol and 15th Street).
Website: http://www.dcbyfoot.com
Call us at 571 431 7543
Email us at info@dcbyfoot.com
Through little-known anecdotes and quirky facts, this tour brings to life the events and people who inspired the monuments. Part performers and part professors, the licensed guides are recent college graduates who are passionate about American History. Their sometimes irreverent and always interesting romp holds the attention of even the squirmiest toddler. The perfect solution for anyone who slept through 8th grade History Class!
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And the announcement in The Washington Post about the National Book Festival on the National Mall:
Presented by the Library of Congress, Hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, Free Admission -- Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Every year, The Washington Post and Book World proudly support the National Book Festival, the largest of its kind in the capital. On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Festival will bring more than 75 writers and illustrators to the Mall to share their experiences and autograph their books. Washington Post editors and writers will introduce many of authors. Book World staff members will be especially active in the presentations. So put on your comfortable shoes, bring the children and come see us at the fair! Pull out this guide and take it with you!
To read about the authors and artists who are participating see the rest of the article here.
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