The DC Freedom Loop Route

The last leg of the Freedom Drive starts from the Howard County Fairgrounds on Thursday morning.  The fairgrounds are just north of Frederick, Maryland.  The Freedom caravan departs at 7 AM for DC.

Directions to the Fairgrounds:

From Interstate 70, take Exit 80, Route 32 South. Turn right onto Route 144 West. Go 1/2 mile, turn right onto Fairgrounds Road.

From the South: Take 32 West (later a sign change into 32 North) to West Friendship. Turn left onto Route 144 West. Go 1/2 mile, turn right onto Fairgrounds Road.

The Entry Into DC:

All roads lead to Washington, DC. Look at a map and you will see Washington is circled by 495 and 95.

From Frederick, MD, take 270 toward DC. At the 495 interchange go "South to N. Virginia".  In about 5 miles look for the route "66 East" exit. Exit here and head straight toward Constitution Ave.
As 66 crosses the Potomac River it becomes Constitution Ave. 

The DC Freedom "Loop"

As you drive on Constitution you will pass the Federal Reserve, the White House and the IRS.

Go to 3rd. St (NW) and TURN RIGHT onto 3rd  (past our stage).

Go to Independence and TURN LEFT onto Independence.  You will be close to the Capitol.

Go up the hill PAST the Capitol (which will be on your left) and PAST 1st St. SE.
You will pass the House Office buildings on the right.

TURN LEFT onto 2nd street.
TURN LEFT onto East Capitol St.
TURN RIGHT onto 1st St.
 
You will now pass behind the Capitol and pass in front of the Supreme Court.

Just by the Supreme Court, TURN RIGHT onto Maryland.

Go to Constitution and TURN HARD LEFT back onto Constitution.  Note: This is an "oblique" angled intersection.

Take Constitution all the way down past the IRS, the White House and the Federal Reserve building.
TURN RIGHT onto 21st St.

Go to "C" St. NW.  TURN RIGHT onto "C" St. NW.

Go to 2OTH St.  TURN RIGHT onto 20TH.

Go to Constitution.  TURN LEFT onto Constitution.

If you repeat the above 3 times you will circle the Mall 3 times.  Expect traffic to be heavy.  If time permits, drivers are encouraged to continue driving the "Freedom Loop."

The Drive to the Parking Lot at RFK Stadium:

As time gets close to 10:30 or 11 AM the "looping" will cease and the drive will proceed to RFK Stadium for parking ($5/day) and for drivers to return to the National Mall event site across from the Capitol.

To get to RFK stadium:

The departure point on the loop will Maryland & Constitution.  TURN RIGHT onto Constitution instead of left

HEAD EAST to Massachusetts Ave.  TURN RIGHT onto Massachusetts Ave.

In 3 blocks to you will come to Lincoln Park, (circle).
Circle around MORE THAN HALFWAY East Capitol Street.
TURN RIGHT on East Capitol Street go six blocks to the RFK Stadium parking lot # 3.

The entrance is on 19th & East Capitol.  There are multiple entry points. 
Make sure you have $5 ready so we can get everyone parked quickly and back to the Mall.

To Get Back to the National Mall From RFK Parking:
 
Leave the parking lot and look for the Metro (subway) Station Stadium/Armory.

Have at least $2.20 ready to put in the fare machines.  This is the cost to purchase a round trip Metro Ticket between the stadium and the Federal Center Metro stop by the Mall. 

The machines require you to put cash in. Please have your money ready to accommodate the large number of people that will be trying to get Metro tickets and get back to the Mall.  As you approach the entry turnstiles you have to insert your ticket by the green light on the front side of the turnstile. Wait a second for your ticket to be processed and the gates will open.  Quickly move through so the next person can get through.

Look for the signs that show routes to the Federal Center.  Take the Metro Red or Blue Line to the Metro stop at Federal Center.

From the Stadium, the Federal Center is the fourth station FOLLOWING these three stops:  Potomac, Eastern Market, Capitol South. 

From here you walk north 3 blocks to Independence & 3rd.

The other Metro option is to go to the Smithsonian station which empties out on the Mall and walk east toward the Capitol.

The We The People event stage is at 3rd street on the Mall, right across from the reflecting pool at the steps of the Capitol.

Note; we have made arrangements with Park and Capitol Police for this drive.
HOWEVER, we must obey all traffic signs and  rules.   Do not block any side streets or crosswalks.

Enjoy your trip to Washington.  SEE YOU THERE...

PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY & COURTEOUSLY!

WE THE PEOPLE HAVE ARRIVED!

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