See Dupont Circle and Embassy Row through the lens of a spy! Hear contemporary and historical spy stories of conspiracy, politics, cover-ups and assassinations... We'll start at Dupont Circle where the battered body of a Kremlin insider was discovered in 2015. Then, we'll walk up Massachusetts Avenue, part of "Embassy Row", an elegant boulevard lined by homes originally belonging to some of the richest and most influential people, now housing Embassies, associations, foundations and clubs. Discu
ss Nathan Hale, and Jan Masaryk and visit the spot where a car bomb killed beloved Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier and U.S. citizen Ronni Moffitt. From Sheridan Circle, we take the long way back to Dupont Circle, and pass the former home of FDR and Jay Pollard. Hear the scandalous tale of Mary “Merry” Fahrney’s. By the end of this tour, you will see the people and neighborhoods around you in a new light...
Please note:
- The tour will take place raise or shine. In the event of thunder/lightning, the event will be cancelled no later than two hours before the event, and guests will be issued a full refund and encouraged to reschedule.
- The tour is interactive, so be prepared to participate!
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