# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:45 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:45 pm - **Event Description**: A tour about the War of 1812, when much of the nation’s Capital was burned to the ground by a rampaging British Army!About this Event“The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, August 22, D.C.!”August 24, 1814 may have been the worst day in the history of Washington, D.C., and perhaps of America. When much of the nation’s CapitalHeld the weekend before the anniversary of the infamous event!An annual event, this unique walking tour will detail the conquest of the D.C by the British, and their burning of the Capitol, the Treasury Building, War & Navy Departments, and the White House, military actions in Alexandria and Baltimore, and the general course of “America’s Second War of Independence”.Meet outside the National Theater, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004Saturday, August 22, 5:45 pm.Length of tour: About 2 hours.Nearest metro stops: Metro Center and the SmithsonianSome of our action-packed itinerary!:• The burning of the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress.• The dramatic events at the Marine Barracks and Navy Yard.• The wild Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland• The unsung hero who saved the original Constitution and Declaration of Independence.• How First Lady Dolley Madison, and her servants, bravely faced the approach of the British.• That war-time's tiny War Department• The brave doctor who treated the wounded, and gave up his house to the British!• President Madison, the only Chief Executive to lead America's troops in battle.• The cowardly Secretary of War, and how an esteemed diplomat took over the War Department!• How the ruse of an Irish washerwoman gulled an English admiral• The dilemma the war posed slaves: how African-Americans fought in the conflict.• The most haunted locales in the capital• How the war nearly triggered the secession—of the North!• The amazingly motley army behind Andy Jackson's stunning victory at the Battle of New Orleans.• The Washington Typhoon!• The original war hawks, and doves.• How volcanoes in Iceland affected the course of the conflict!• The 1812 Navy hero of Lafayette Square, killed by a fellow Commodore!• The formidable British commanders that day• How a Renaissance Man saved the invaluable inventions at the Patent Office.• The mysterious Curse of the Washington Woman• Looting along Pennsylvania Avenue, and in the White House!• The only nation to beat the U.S. in war twice• The epic, follow-up Battle of Baltimore• And more!Your guide is a former writer for the “Tonight Show”, and ex-White House speechwriter, and author of a book, The Lost Capitol, on the history of the Capitol Building, including a chapter on its burning in 1814:https://www.amazon.com/Lost-History-Capital-Tumultuous-Congress/dp/1493055909/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&asin=1493055909&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1Ed is also author of the book The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood, on the wild past of the area we’ll walk through:https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette/dp/1476674868/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorrAnd his latest, a spy thriller set in Embassy Row, Femme Fatalité:https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalité-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel/dp/B0F5NPSKDS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Think history is boring? Not on this tour! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-annual-british-conquest-and-burning-of-washington-tour-aug-22-dc/100001992769687780 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, theatre, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: National Theatre DC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.46, max: 31.46, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: National Theatre DC - **lat**: 38.8963386 - **long**: -77.03051719999999 - **full address**: National Theatre DC, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8a9abe614139ff933b800ae935e027a9b420cee450381a3669f979a1bb099396-rimg-w1024-h717-dcdddbd6-gmir.jpg?v=1783359271 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.! being held? - **A:** The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.! takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:45 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:45 pm at National Theatre DC, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.!? - **A:** The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.! is organized by Ed Moser. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Annual British Conquest and Burning of Washington Tour, Aug 22, D.C.! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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