51 Steps To Freedom | Largest outdoor museum — in the world | City Wide Tour in Washington DC
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51 Steps to Freedom® is transforming Washington, DC into the largest outdoor museum in the world — a living trail of stories that reveal why this city is the epicenter of American history and culture. On your journey, you'll uncover powerful moments of courage, resilience, and ingenuity that make America the land of opportunity — and continue to shape its promise of liberty for all.

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​The beta app with 30 immersive stops is available now, kicking off the official countdown to America 250.

EXPLORE THE TRAIL

50 states one nation

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"Whether you're a citizen or visiting from abroad, 51 Steps enriches your experience in our nation’s capital, bringing history to life and sparking curiosity about the people and principles that shape today — right in the palm of your hand."

Founder & Chair Emeritus, Trust for the National Mall,  Chip Akridge & Sally Akridge

True Stories on the Trail

Support 51 Steps To Freedom™

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail offers a unique Washington DC tour experience, highlighting key people and places in DC neighborhoods like Anacostia, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, U Street Corridor, where history and culture come alive.

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Our interactive history tour features a groundbreaking augmented reality experience that brings key moments and figures from DC’s history to life, from the Washington Monument, the US Capitol, and the White House to neighborhood landmarks, showcasing the variety of movements that shaped America’s journey for liberty and opportunity.

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By donating or volunteering, you help preserve and share these stories of freedom, resilience and opportunity. Your support ensures that these vital narratives are celebrated on the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail and brought to life through immersive web AR experiences, advancing our mission to create a liberty trail in DC.

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Join us in exploring DC's neighborhoods and supporting this transformative project. Whether you're interested in a monument tour, a city tour, or simply want to make a difference, your involvement is essential to making the 51 Steps to Freedom a lasting educational tool for all who visit Washington DC.

I'd like to donate to help tell the story of

Washington, DC — and America’s — journey  for liberty and opportunity.

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51 Steps To Freedom is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your tax-deductible donation funds their programs. No goods or services were provided for this gift. Please consult your tax advisor regarding specific questions about your deductions.

© 2021-2025 All rights reserved. 51 Steps To Freedom® trail concept, design, layout, route, stories, etc. belong exclusively to 51 Steps To Freedom®.

No part of this trail or website, may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the written permission of 51 Steps To Freedom®.

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