District of Punk
Overview
*For Fall 2025, Tour will be the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm.
Learn about DC's under-recognized, but impactful, punk scene. In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what was received as a souless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in the Gallery Place neighborhood and elsewhere. On this tour you'll discover what made the DC punk culture distinct from others, the major contributors to the scene, and it's lasting impact on the local music scene today. Tour ends at the MLK Jr. Library, which holds DC's Punk Archive.
What's Included
- 1.5 Hours of Cool Information about DC's Punk Scene
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Washington
DC 20001, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001, USA
The tour ends at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library, which holds the DC Punk Archive.
What To Expect
443 7th St NW
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Lansburgh
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9:30 Club
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-268386P6
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