AttucksAdams

Hello

Thanks for visiting! I am dedicated to delivering to you a fun, educational, and worthwhile experience whether you're visiting solo, touring with family, or managing a school field trip.

I have fifteen years of practice in the field of experiential education including teaching about civics and American history at the Close Up Foundation, helping people learn though documenting the built environment at the National Building Museum, and interpreting monuments and memorials at Liberty DC Tours, now known as Attucks Adams. My work has included teacher professional development, museum education, and teaching students in K-12 and out-of-school environments. 

I look forward to working with tour group, family, or school to tailor a unique DC experience for your next visit to our wonderful capital city. Thanks for your time!

- Tim
Email | tim@attucksadams.com
Call or Text | 202-681-0046

Originally founded as Liberty DC Tours in 2009, Attucks Adams continues to provide a quality touring experience to visitors of Washington, DC. My objective is to decode the language of Washington, making your time in DC memorable, educational, and fun! I changed the name to Attucks Adams in 2015. So, what does it mean?

Crispus Attucks was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre and widely considered to be the first casualty in the American Revolutionary War. "The first to defy, and the first to die," Attucks symbolized the beginning of a conflict that would transform the preeminent British colonial territory into the United States of America. Some of Attucks' personal history and background are lost to history, but he was a person of color and his death at the hands of the British presaged the complex and important role Black Americans played both in the Revolution and in the establishment of the United States of America.

John Adams served as the first Vice President of the United States and the second President of the United States. He was the first President to occupy the newly finished White House. With the Supreme Court, Congress, and the President all present in the District of Columbia, Adams' tenure marked the first time that Washington was fully realized as the capital city and the home to all three branches of American government. Although he served as President of the newly independent United Sates, John Adams is also known as the lawyer for a British Captain Preston -- charged with murder of Crispus Attucks and others at the Boston Massacre. Under Adams' representation, Preston was acquitted. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a tour?
1) Read the home page or Book a Tour page for descriptions of each tour.
2) Public tours: Register and pay online. Done!
3) Private tours: Call (202-681-0046) or email (tim@attucksadams.com) to reserve your tour date and time.
    Submit payment on the Book a Tour page.
4) You're amazing, thank you!

Are the tours private?
I offer public and private tours. Public tours offer a chance to meet visitors form all over the world while participating in a shared learning experience. Private tours afford you the flexibility to see more of what you want to see in a more intimate setting, on your schedule.

Are you licensed?
Yes, I am licensed by the Government of the District of Columbia. Tour Guide License number available upon request.

Are there reviews I can read? / Where can I leave a review?
Here's our Trip Advisor page. For immidiate needs or concerns please call us directly.

What about the weather?
The tours occur during rain or shine! In the case of extreme weather such as hurricanes or blizzard conditions we'll call you to update the status of your reservation.

What the refund policy?
Full refunds are available for walking tours canceled at least 48 hours before start time. Discover DC bus tours must be cancelled 96 hours in advance for a full refund. 

Do you accept other forms of payment?
Contact me to work out another form of payment. I'm flexible.