Historic Tours of St. Elizabeths Campus

Join the General Services Administration - Office of Planning and Design Quality on a walking tour of the historic St. Elizabeths campus, located on the Anacostia Hills of Washington, D.C.

All 2024 tours will be held on the second Friday of each month, beginning at 11:00 AM. The 90-minute tour covers an approximately 1.5 mile route. On the tour, you can expect to see the historic Center Building, the primary building of the St. Elizabeths Hospital historic district, panoramic views of Washington, D.C. from “The Point,” and supporting buildings around the core of the 176 acre campus. 

Terrain includes sidewalk, street, and grass, as well as one area of steep slope. Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and be prepared for heat/sun. Registration is limited to 15 people and is dependent on both availability and the required security approvals. 

If you are interested in registering for a tour, please email hptours@gsa.gov with the following information for each requested guest: 

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Preferred date of tour
• Parking request (yes or no)
• Requested mobility or accessibility accommodations. We will do our best to assist.

To finalize your reservation, you will receive an email from the Federal Protective Service  (chqvisit@hq.dhs.gov; approximately 10-14 days before the tour) and must complete all steps to process your background investigation. Note: You must complete this process via a computer (laptop or desktop) not a smartphone. You are not confirmed for the tour until:

• You receive a direct confirmation email from FPS, and
• You receive a final coordination email from GSA (hptours@gsa.gov) 1-2 days before your visit, with weather and final logistical details. The tour is weather dependent, and attendees will be notified if the tour needs to be canceled or postponed.