2016 is the 30th anniversary of the Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip experience.
Created by Anthony Browder, in 1986, The Afro-Centric Tour of Washington, DC, as it was originally called, has evolved into a three-hour Field Trip, which dramatically transforms the consciousness of its participants by exposing them to numerous “secrets hidden in plain sight.”
Egypt on the Potomac was the culmination of Browder’s reflections on his travels to Egypt and his realization that the Washington Monument, the quintessential icon of the nation’s capital, was a replica of a tekhen (obelisk), which was one of the most significant and prevalent symbols of ancient Egypt.
While researching the history of the design of Washington, DC (the first planned capital in recent history) Browder discovered an effort on the part of Founding Fathers, Freemasons, architects and historians to recreate the best of Nile Valley culture on the banks of Potomac River.
Egypt on the Potomac is not a tour of Washington, DC. It is an artfully crafted Field Trip that begins with a 20-minute video taped history of ancient Egyptian history, mythology, architecture and science. This is followed by brief visits to multiple locations throughout the city where comparisons between ancient and modern history are revealed. Ultimately, an unbelievable narrative comes together, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, to reveal a fascinating story of shared histories and human evolution.
Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip participants leave the experience with a profound appreciation for American and African history and an intense desire to share the experience with family and friends. This shared experience is facilitated thru posters, publications and DVD’s that capture the spirit and feel of the Field Trip.
Egypt on the Potomac Field Trips are sponsored by the IKG Cultural Resource Center and conducted seasonally between April and November. Private Field Trips can be arranged for schools, organizations, conferences and family reunions.
