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Marjorie Merriweather Post

That Marjorie Merriweather Post valued beauty, elegance, and graciousness in her life is apparent to all who experience the exquisite gardens, collections, and estate she left for the public’s enjoyment. In all its splendor, Hillwood is the culmination of a lifetime in business, art collecting, philanthropy, and estate management that gave rise to her singular style and grace.

Developing Her Taste

Born in 1887 in Springfield, Illinois, Marjorie Merriweather Post was the only child of Ella Merriweather Post and Charles William (C.W.) Post, who founded the Post cereal empire. With her father’s entrepreneurial spirit as inspiration, Post embraced her midwestern work ethic to become one of America’s most successful businesswomen. When both of Post’s parents died in the 1910s, she became, at the age of 27, the owner of the $20 million cereal company that would later become the General Foods Corporation.

It was in this second decade of the twentieth century when Post's taste for collecting was shaped. A young woman of great wealth living in New York, married to Edward Bennett Close and a mother of two, Post began to furnish her elegant new interiors according to the most current trends in design. She developed a preference for the arts of late eighteenth-century France, in particular the neoclassical style of Louis XVI—a style that was in vogue among New York’s fashionable society. The elements of harmony, balance, delicate decoration, and superb craftsmanship that defined this period continued to guide Post’s collecting taste for the rest of her life.

Sir Joseph Duveen

Few influences played a more critical role in the development of Post’s collecting tastes than Sir Joseph Duveen. A British art dealer whose clients included Henry Clay Frick, J. P. Morgan, Andrew Mellon, and John D. Rockefeller, Duveen introduced Post to the arts and culture of eighteenth-century France. Though she avoided his enticements to develop a taste for the Old Masters, it is through Duveen that Post carved a niche for herself among the discerning collectors of European works of art through her purchases of furniture and tapestries. 

Frozen Peas to Fabergé

Post’s second marriage was to financier Edward F. (E.F.) Hutton, with whom she had one child, and together they transformed the Post Cereal Company into General Foods, a pioneer in frozen and prepared foods. The Huttons epitomized the Roaring 20s lifestyle and Post grew ever more socially practiced, hosting a stream of charity and philanthropic events in New York and Palm Beach. She further refined her collecting tastes during the 1920s, turning her attention to the acquisition of fine Sèvres porcelain, outstanding examples of French furniture, and a collection of gold boxes that proclaimed her taste for the jeweled object and, later, Fabergé. In the 1920s Post built and decorated her legendary and multiple residences, including a fifty-four-room New York apartment; her Palm Beach estate, Mar-A-Lago; Camp Hutridge (later Topridge) in the Adirondacks; and her well-appointed four-masted yacht, which Post decorated to perfection.

In the 1930s Post accompanied her third husband, Joseph E. Davies, to the Soviet Union, where he served as ambassador. During these years, the Soviet government was nearing the end of its efforts to sell treasures it had seized from the church, the imperial family, and the aristocracy in an effort to finance the new government's industrialization plan. Exploring commission shops and state-run storerooms, Post discovered that the fine and decorative arts of imperial Russia appealed to her taste for finely crafted objects and ignited a new collecting passion and pioneering effort in the field of Russian art.

At Spaso House, the American embassy in Moscow, Post welcomed the role of diplomatic hostess and sharpened the skills that prepared her for the world of politics, diplomacy, and philanthropy that awaited her in Washington, D.C.

Life at Hillwood

Following her divorce from Davies in 1955, Post purchased Hillwood, which remained her Washington residence for the rest of her life. The mandate for her architects and designers was to refurbish the 1920s neo-Georgian house into a more stately dwelling that could function both as a well-staffed home and as a place to showcase her collections.

Post promptly became one of Washington’s top hostesses and her legendary parties were inseparable from the political, business, and social fabric of Washington, D.C. With her full-time live-in and local staff, she organized memorable spring garden teas for hundreds of Washington guests, and invitations to formal dinners at Hillwood were highly-prized.

In addition to spending the spring and fall at Hillwood, Post maintained an estate in Palm Beach, Mar-A-Lago, where she spent the winter and a camp in the Adirondacks, Camp Topridge, where she entertained guests throughout the summer. Travel between these three diverse properties was facilitated by her well trained staff and private airplane, the Merriweather.

Post's patriotism and passion continued to guide her life of philanthropy at Hillwood. Crowning a fifty-year commitment to supporting American soldiers and veterans of war, in the 1960s and 1970s Post opened Hillwood to Vietnam veterans, including wounded Marines and Navy corpsmen from Bethesda Naval Hospital, and patients from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, for tea on the Lunar Lawn and live entertainment, allowing them an afternoon of respite and leisurely enjoyment. The effect of her generosity on Washington continues to be felt today. She gave generously and often anonymously and was active in group efforts to raise money for the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Ballet Guild, among many others—with Hillwood as her final and lasting legacy.

9 Historic House Museums in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is home to an array of historic house museums that showcase the life and contributions of some of the nation's most iconic figures. Visitors can step inside the property that was once home to notable leaders like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Clara Barton. These museums are special places to visit and generally less crowded than the larger attractions on the National Mall . When you visit the nation's capital, tour a variety of historic estates and learn about the early Americans who shaped our democracy.

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

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The 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family includes a 21-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's. Visitors can tour the mansion as well as the outbuildings, including the kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, coach house, and stables. The historic site is located along the shores of the  Potomac River  and is the most scenic tourist attraction in the Washington, DC area. The estate includes the Ford Orientation Center & Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, which tells the story of Washington's life through state-of-the-art exhibits. Additional amenities on the property include a food court, gift shop and bookstore and the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant.

President Lincoln's Cottage

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Abraham Lincoln lived in the Cottage at the Soldiers' Home from June-November of 1862, 1863 and 1864. He was living here when he drafted the preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation and deliberated critical issues of the Civil War. Lincoln used the cottage as a quiet retreat from the White House and crafted important speeches, letters, and policies from this site. The cottage was restored and opened to the public in 2008. Visitors get to see an intimate view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. A free one-hour guided tour of the cottage   is offered daily. The visitor center features exhibits and displays Lincoln-related artifacts.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Frederick Douglass Historic Site

Frederick Douglass, the famous abolitionist, and advisor to Lincoln, bought this house that he called "Cedar Hill" in SE Washington, D.C. in 1877. The year that it was built is unknown. The National Historic Site was restored and reopened in 2007. The home and the grounds area open to the public. Reservations are required. Each February, the museum hosts a birthday celebration for Douglass featuring an array of programs and activities dedicated to increasing the public’s knowledge of his life.

Old Stone House

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Located in the heart of Georgetown, the oldest known private home in Washington, D.C. was built in 1766 and today is preserved to demonstrate everyday life for the average citizen during the 19th century. The historic house is maintained by the National Park Service and is open to the public. With its location at 30th and M Streets, it is easy to stop for a visit while shopping or sightseeing in this popular part of the city. 

Dumbarton House

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The historic house in Georgetown was originally the home to Joseph Nourse, first Register of the U.S. Treasury. Today it is owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and serves as a museum displaying an outstanding collection of Federal period (1789-1825) furniture, paintings, textiles, silver, and ceramics. The museum hosts a year-round calendar of public events, lectures, concerts, balls, exhibitions, family activities, summer camps, and rental events. Guided tours are available by appointment. 

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden

Tudor Place

The federal era mansion was built by Martha Washington's granddaughter, Martha Parke Custis Peter and was the home to six generations of the Peter family. The 5-acre estate is one of Washington, D.C.'s hidden gems located in Georgetown's Historic District. The Tudor Place collection includes more than 15,000 objects from the period 1750-1983, including silver, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, drawings, sculpture, photographs, manuscripts, and furniture. The early 19th-century style garden features a Bowling Green, Tennis Lawn, Flower Knot, Boxwood Ellipse, Japanese Tea House and Tulip Poplar. The historic home is open to the public and offers house tours, garden tours, and special events.

Clara Barton National Historic Site

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Located adjacent to  Glen Echo Park , the Clara Barton National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. The historic home served as the headquarters and warehouse for the American Red Cross where she coordinated relief efforts for victims of natural disasters and war from 1897-1904. The house is shown by guided tour only.

Hillwood Museum & Gardens

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The former estate of art collector and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, the heir to the Post cereal fortune is located near  Rock Creek Park  in NW Washington, D.C. The historic property showcases an impressive collection of 18th- and 19th-century Russian imperial art. Post was a passionate art collector who assembled a superb collection of Russian art including paintings, furniture, Fabergé eggs, jewelry, glass, and textiles. The 25 acres of gardens include a circular rose garden; a formal French parterre, a large crescent-shaped lunar lawn; a traditional Japanese-style garden and waterfall and a greenhouse for orchids. Hillwood offers a variety of programs throughout the year including lectures, garden walks, workshops, and musical and theatrical performances. 

Woodrow Wilson House

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Washington's only presidential museum was the final home of our 28th President. Furnished as it was in Wilson's time, the 1915 Georgian Revival home near Dupont Circle is a living textbook of modern American life in the 1920s. Wilson led the nation through World War I, won the Nobel Peace Prize and created the League of Nations. The Woodrow Wilson House is situated in the Kalorama – Embassy Row area that has long featured stately mansions and townhomes. The property includes many remarkable features, including a marble entryway and grand staircase, Palladian window, book-lined study, dumb waiter and butler’s pantry, and solarium overlooking the formal garden.

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History, nature and culture combine at these fascinating estates and gardens in our nation’s capital

Washington, D.C. is a hot spot for museums, with no shortage of indoor places to visit and explore. But it's summer, which means it's time to get outside. Luckily for those who enjoy a cultural fix along with their sunshine, there are plenty of interesting historic homes that include beautiful estates and gardens in our nation's capital, too.

For many of these locations, fighting crowds isn’t a problem. These houses and gardens aren’t the typical tourist haunts. And while museums have their own charms, visiting a home where someone once lived can provide a uniquely intimate experience.

Here are six of the best historic estates to visit this summer in Washington, D.C.:

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

In 1955,  Marjorie Merriweather Post,  the owner of General Foods and one of the richest women in the United States, bought  this Georgian-style mansion and estate in Northwest Washington, D.C . After extensive remodeling,  Hillwood became one of the beautiful homes and grounds in the area.  Today, the entire estate is open to the public.

The house itself is a museum highlighting Post’s admiration for French and Russian culture, especially Russian imperial art. (The prizes of her collection are  two stunning Fabergé Imperial eggs .) But Post also wanted visitors to enjoy a sampling of the world’s cultures while strolling the grounds. The 25-acre estate includes a Japanese-style garden, a French  parterre  (a type of formal garden with low plantings) and a Russian  dacha , or country house. There’s also a putting green, evidence of Post’s passion for golf, as well as a pet cemetery located down a wooded path, which shows her love for animals—especially her pet dogs.

Dumbarton Oaks

Hidden away in historic Georgetown,  Dumbarton Oaks  may have the most serene, beautiful and colorful gardens in all of Washington, D.C. Designed  by the accomplished landscape architect Beatrix Farrand , the gardens were crafted to  offer the “illusion of country life,”  complete with wildflowers, centuries-old trees and pools of deep blue water. However, they are only one piece of what makes this 53-acre property so special.

In 1920, Robert and Mildred Bliss acquired the property and immediately turned the estate into their own private museum for their impressive collection of Byzantine artifacts. In 1940, they donated both the estate and collection to Harvard University. Today , Dumbarton Oaks is a Harvard-run research institute and  widely considered one of the best institutions for Byzantine studies in the world.  

Heurich House

More famously known as the “Brewmaster’s Castle,” this mansion near Dupont Circle was the home of Christian Heurich, D.C.’s greatest beer brewer . The German immigrant arrived in the nation’s capital in the 1870s and put his impressive brewery skills to work. His brewery ( located where the Kennedy Center is  today) quickly grew to the point where  it was the second-largest employer in the District, behind only the federal government . Heurich was still working as a brewer when he died in 1945 at the age of 102.

The Brewmaster’s Castle and its gardens are also notable for being the best-preserved Gilded Age mansion left in the District. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and much of the house and furniture are still original. Tours and events, usually centered around beer , are held frequently.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

In the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast D.C. sits  the home and estate of the famed 19th-century abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass . He bought the hilltop estate in 1878 after  being appointed the marshal of the District of Columbia by President Rutherford B. Hayes . After moving in, Douglass became known throughout the community as the  "Lion of Anacostia,"  because his hair, and his courage, were said to resemble that of a lion. He lived out his remaining years on "Cedar Hill," as the estate was known, until his death in 1895.

The National Parks Service took over the property in 1962 and have since worked to restore the estate to what it looked like when Douglass lived there.  Cedar trees still shade the house , and  the view of the city in front of the building is one of the best in all of D.C.

The Anderson House

In 1905, the Washington, D.C., mansion of Larz and Isabel Anderson was completed near  Dupont Circle . Larz was an American diplomat, but it was his wife who had the money. At a young age, Isabel had  inherited nearly $17 million from her grandfather’s shipping fortune , making her one of the wealthiest women in the country.

The Florentine villa built for her and her husband, known as the Anderson House, soon became one of the premiere destinations in the city for galas, society gatherings and concerts, with  guest lists that included presidents, generals and Vanderbilts.  

When Mr. Anderson died in 1937, Mrs. Anderson donated the house and estate to  the Society of Cincinnati ,  the country’s oldest patriotic organization . Lars Anderson was a devoted member of the society, which promotes public interest and appreciation for those who fought in the American Revolution. Today, the house is its headquarters, and the museum inside includes an extensive collection of historical manuscripts, documents and maps relating to the war. 

Tudor Place

When George Washington died in 1799, he left considerable sums of money to all of his step-grandchildren. Martha Parke Custis Peter (one of George Washington's step-granddaughters) and her husband, Thomas Peter, used her sizable inheritance to build what came to be called Tudor Place in today’s Georgetown.

They hired  the architect of the Capitol building, William Thornton , to design the house. Completed in 1816, the building remained in  the Peter family for six generations  until it  was deeded to a foundation in 1983 .  

The house is one of America's last intact urban estates from the Federal Era . Highlights include the  tennis lawn , the tea house and the newly-restored Box Knot Garden . The estate was deemed a  National Historic Landmark in 1960 .

Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House

In 1939, America’s foremost architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, turned 72. At an age when most are considering retirement, he was having perhaps his most prolific period, being regularly commissioned to design elaborate houses such as  Wingspread and Fallingwater for the rich and famous. So, when a middle-class newspaper reporter named Lauren Pope from Falls Church, Virginia, wrote Wright in 1939 asking him to design a new house and estate for Pope and his family, it wasn’t a typical request from a typical client. But Wright took the job, saying that he wanted to build houses for “people who deserved them.”

Located just outside D.C. in Alexandria, Virginia ,  the Pope-Leighey House  remains an example of one of Wright’s first Usonian houses . Built to accommodate the budget and space of urban middle-class American families, some have called it Wright’s “greatest legacy to the nation.” The National Trust for Historic Preservation now owns the estate, and offers regular  tours of the grounds .

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Since its purchase in 1955 by the businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood has served to function once as a place of residence, and forever as a museum to educate and awe those who visited it. Hillwood is known largely for its sizeable decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, a collection of French decorative art, and acres of sculpted gardens. Included in the collection are, among other pieces, Fabergé eggs, 18th and 19th century French art, and one of the country's finest orchid collections. Hillwood's mansion and gardens opened to the public in 1977 and are maintained by the Post Foundation.

Cloverdale is a historic home located in Washington, DC’s Forest Hills Neighborhood. Originally constructed as a home in 1810, the building was remodeled numerous times while retaining its Colonial Revival style of architecture. In August of 1990, the home was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the building is no longer a home, but the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy.

The Tregaron Estate, also known as the Causeway, is a twenty-acre estate located between Washington, D.C.’s Woodley Park and Cleveland Park neighborhoods. Built in 1912, the Tregaron Estate was designed by famed architect Charles Adams Platt, and it remains one of his most well-known works of architectural design in Washington, D.C. The historic estate includes a mansion, carriage house, greenhouse, gardener's residence, a Russian-style dacha, and numerous landscaping features designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 for its significance in architectural and landscape design and its notable homeowners. It is also a contributing feature of the Cleveland Park Historic District. Today, the buildings are home to the Washington International School and the Tregaron Conservancy. The Tregaron Estate is in the midst of a restoration project by the Tregaron Conservancy and is open to the public.

Woodley is a Federal mansion in Washington, D.C. constructed in 1801 by Philip Barton Key. As a private residence, it was home to well over a dozen influential individuals, including Presidents Grover Cleveland, Martin Van Buren, and James Buchanan, and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. Since 1952, Woodley has been home to the Maret School, a private K-12 school founded in 1911 by three French sisters.

The Babcock-Macomb House is a historical home originally contracted to be built by Kate Woodman Babcock, and it is located in Washington, DC. After the death of her husband Joseph W. Babcock, Kate commissioned the construction of the home in 1911, and it was completed in 1912. Kate never lived in the house, and it changed hands numerous times over the years, and in February of 1995, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the home is currently in use by the Republic of Cape Verde as its United States Embassy.

Dumbarton Oaks includes the historic Dumbarton Oaks House museum and its associated formal garden, a 27-acre wilderness area, and Harvard University's Dumbarton Oaks Research Library. Founded by Robert Woods Bliss and Mildred Barnes Bliss, the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection specializes in Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian studies, and includes not only books, but also images, art, objects, and documents.

Tudor Place is a Federal mansion overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., connected with important individuals and families who founded the nation and its capital city. Tudor Place was built in 1816 by Martha Parke Custis Peter, Martha Washington’s granddaughter, and Thomas Peter, a businessman from Georgetown. Dr. William Thornton, the first Architect of the United States Capitol, designed Tudor Place with architecture styles inspired by ancient Rome and contemporary France. Tudor Place stayed in the Peter family for six generations until the property was deeded to a foundation in 1983. It opened as a museum in 1988 and interprets the multiple historical eras. Tudor Place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was among the first properties designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Halcyon House is a historic home located in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC. Built in 1787 by Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert, the Halcyon House sports a Federal-era-styled architecture, and in its heyday, the home was a hotspot for social events in Washington, DC. On March 31st of 1971, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. After undergoing a restoration effort, the home is currently occupied as the headquarters of the non-profit S&R Foundation.

The Forrest-Marbury House is a historic home in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC. Originally built in 1788, the Forrest-Marbury House went through several different phases of ownership in its lifetime, serving as residential, government, and commercial space. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July of 1973. Today, the building is home to Ukraine’s US Embassy.

Built in 1765, The Old Stone House in Washington, D.C. is the oldest building in the District of Columbia. It is also Washington’s last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation and it has remained unchanged over the years since it’s construction year. Local folks have preserved the house from demolition and remains untouched unlike most colonial homes in the area that were torn down or redeveloped into new buildings. In the 1950s, the house was converted into a public museum and is apart of the Georgetown Historic District.

The Newton D. Baker House was built in 1794 by architect Thomas Beall. The house reflects a New England style of architecture. At five stories high, the home includes six bedrooms, three fire places, and a library. Newton D. Baker, for who the house is named, lived in the house from 1916 to 1920. The house was also occupied by Jackie Kennedy after John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. It was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

The John Stoddert Haw House is a historic home located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. Built in 1816 by John Stoddert Haw, the nephew of United States Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert, the home would go on to pass between multiple owners over the years. On June 19th of 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the home also contributes to the Georgetown Historic District.

The Isaac Owens House is a historic home in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. Built in 1816, the house is a notable example of Federal-era architectural style, and has served as the home of several notable persons during its lifetime. On June 19th of 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Recently, the home underwent a period of restoration.

Built in 1800, Dumbarton House is a Federal style mansion located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is the headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) and features a museum of colonial history. Its first occupant was Joseph Nourse, the first Register of the Treasury. The property was acquired by the NSCDA in 1928 and was given the name “Dumbarton House” after the original name of the land. The NSCDA hoped to illustrate domestic life in Georgetown during the early Federal period and opened the two main floors of the structure as a museum in 1932. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1991.

Built between 1902 and 1905, the Anderson House is a mansion constructed for American diplomat Larz Anderson and author Isabel Weld Perkins Anderson. It is located along Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. After the death of Larz Anderson, the house was bequeathed to Society of the Cincinnati, an organization established in 1783 for veterans of the Continental Army and their descendants, of which Larz Anderson was an active member. Today, the Society maintains its headquarters at the Anderson House, along with an extensive research library and a museum related to the home and its history. The Anderson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996.

This historic home was once the residence of Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948), who was one of the country's leading political figures during the early 20th century. He served as New York Governor from 1907-1910, as an Associate Supreme Court Justice from 1910-1916, as U.S. Secretary of State from 1921-1925, as Judge of the Permanent Court of International Justice from 1928-1930, and as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1930-1941. Hughes, who was a Republican and often supported liberal policies, also unsuccessfully ran for president in 1916. He lived in the house during his tenure as Chief Justice. It has been the official residence of the ambassador of Myanmar since 1948 and is situated between the Embassy of Kenya and the Embassy of Cyprus. It is a National Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Joseph Beale House is a historic house designed by architect Glenn Brown. Built in 1909, the Beale House was built for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beale, with an emphasis on design and entertaining guests. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1973.

The President Woodrow Wilson House was the abode that President and Mrs. Edith Wilson called home after his retirement from office in 1921. Wilson was the only president to remain in Washington D.C. after his term until Barack Obama in 2017. While Wilson lived at the house only three years until his passing in 1924, Mrs. Wilson kept residence there until her death in 1961. She donated the entire site and its contents to the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a memorial to her late husband, the 28th President of the United States. The house, built in 1915, was added to the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark due to its association with the Wilsons.

Built in 1910-1911, the Windsor Lodge, also known as the William E. Borah Apartment and the Chancellery Cooperative, is a 16-unit apartment building in the Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District of Washington, D.C. Apartment 21 of the Windsor Lodge was once home to noted isolationist and presidential candidate, Senator William Edgar Borah (1865–1940). Owing to its association with Senator Borah, the apartment building was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and listed as a National Historic Landmark, in 1976.

The Lothrop Mansion is one of the most architecturally striking early 20th century mansions in Washington D.C. Erected in 1909, it is named after its builder and prominent businessman Alvin Mason Lothrop (1847-1912), who cofounded a successful department store called Woodward & Lothrop. From the 1970s to 2017, the mansion operated as the Russian Trade Mission. In terms of design, the mansion is an excellent example of Beaux-Arts architecture. It features decorative elements including quoins, an elaborate cornice, and on the south, main facade a projecting octagonal bay, decorative ironwork, a pair of urns, and a large dormer. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, the mansion's current status is unclear.

The Fraser Mansion is a historic building located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. Built originally as a home in 1890, the Fraser Mansion has gone through a highly varied number of uses over the years, including being a boarding house, a restaurant, and home to portions of the Church of Scientology. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in August of 1975 as the Golden Parrot Restaurant. Today, Fraser Mansion is currently owned by the Church of Scientology, and it serves as their office of National Affairs.

Elinor "Nellie" Medill Patterson, the wife of Chicago Tribune editor Robert Patterson, built this elegant mansion in 1903 as a second home for the family, although its primary purpose was to entertain guests. It is one of two mansions still standing on Dupont Circle (the other is the Wadsworth House) and is a fine example of Neoclassical architecture with Italianate decorative elements. The Patterson's daughter, Eleanor "Cissy" Patterson, became one of the first women in the country to run a major newspaper when she established the Washington-Times Herald in 1939. The Patterson Mansion is also notable for being briefly the home of President Coolidge and his wife, Grace, in 1927 when the White House was undergoing renovations. Another notable guest was aviator Charles Lindbergh, who stayed at the mansion for two nights in June of that year. Today the mansion is an apartment building and event venue called the Oakwood Suites & Studios Dupont Circle.

Today, the Heurich House stands as a museum and space for building community in Dupont Circle. However, when it was originally built in 1892, the mansion served as a home for not only the Heurich family, but also for many of their household staff. Young women such as Dora Niebuhr and other recent migrants from Europe most commonly lived in the house while working.

Welcome to the Heurich House Museum, which preserves the historic Victorian-era Heurich mansion as a museum, event space, and place to build community connections. The mansion, built between 1892-94, was the family home of German immigrant, local brewer, and philanthropist Christian Heurich. Household staff were largely responsible for the upkeep of the large and ornate Heurich family estate in Dupont Circle. This tour will introduce you to some of the places the Heurich house staff lived while working for the family. Let’s begin by exploring what life was like for staff who lived on the grounds of the Heurich family house.

The Elliott Coues House, located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., served as the home of the notable 19th Century ornithologist Elliott Coues from 1887 until his death in 1899. Coues is most remembered for his contribution to the knowledge base regarding North American bird life and classification. In addition to his numerous publications, Coues helped to found the American Ornithologists' Union in 1883. Though the house's architecture is not notable, Coues' former residence was added to the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a National Historical Landmark in 1975 because of its connection to the ornithologist.

The Brodhead-Bell-Morton Mansion, otherwise known as the Levi P. Morton House, is a historic home in Washington, DC. Originally built in 1879 for John T. and Jessie Willis Brodhead as a home, the Morton House has served as host to numerous other high-profile occupants, such as Alexander Graham Bell and U.S. Vice President Levi P. Morton. As of 2016, the building is under the ownership of Hungary with the intention to move the Hungarian Embassy to the home. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October of 1987.

The second president of the Carnegie Institution, Robert Simpson Woodward (1849-1924), lived in this house from 1904 to 1914. Woodward was a geologist, civil engineer, and mathematician who made significant contributions to science over the course of his career, particularly in the field of geology and in scientific experimentation. He was also a skilled administrator. The house itself is believed to have been built around 1885 and was eventually divided into apartments. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its association with Woodward.

Built in 1875, this beautiful red brick home nestled in Logan Circle is where Alma Thomas resided for well over 70 years. Thomas drew inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding her home including a variety of different flowers and trees. One work, "White Roses Sing and Sing" shown below, is said to be influenced by roses grown in her backyard and azalea blooms at the National Arboretum.

Abolitionist, suffragist, writer, poet, and educator Charlotte Forten Grimké (1837-1914) lived in this two-story brick rowhouse from 1881 to 1885. In 1862, she became one of the first free women of African descent to go to the South during the war for the purpose of teaching formerly enslaved people when she moved to St. Helena Island, South Carolina, a sea island that was controlled by the Union early in the war. Grimké is also notable for her diaries, particularly those from the pre-Civil War period and her time on the island. For its association with Grimké, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.

One of the founders of the National Education Association (NEA), Zalmon Richards, lived in this house from 1882 until his death in 1899. He served as the NEA's first president and in that role laid the foundation for the organization's early development. It is now the largest labor union in the country. Richards also led the effort to get Congress to pass legislation that created the Office of Education, the predecessor of the Department of Education, in 1867. The house itself, which remains a private residence today, is a small but elegant Victorian home erected 1873. It features a mansard roof, three-sided wooden bays with arched windows and decorative brackets, and an arched main entrance. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.

Internationally renowned jazz composer Duke Ellington was born in 1899 in Washington, D.C., and spent part of his youth in this house. Though Ellington opposed the construction of labels to place music into categories such as "jazz," he was among most influential in creating and popularizing that genre of music. From Ellington's perspective, however, his unique sound was simply "American music."

The Evans-Tibbs House is a historic home in Washington, DC’s Shaw neighborhood. Built in 1894, the house is particularly notable for being the residence of the first African American opera singer of international fame, Lillian Evans Tibbs. For some time after her death, her grandson housed an art gallery in the home. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September of 1987.

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Explore a selection of nearly three dozen of D.C.'s historic homes on this tour. Whether hosting parties, producing literature or art, or bearing witness to important social, business, and political decisions, these homes offer so much to learn about the history of D.C. This tour will introduce you to notable individuals and the places they called home, and often explore the architecture and the stories of people who lived or worked at the estates or work to preserve these properties to this day. Many of the stops on this tour are private homes or organizations, but some are open for tours and may require advanced booking, so please check in advance if you are interested in a tour.

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Historic Homes to Visit in DC

DC isn’t just home to federal buildings, incredible free museums, and memorials to our history. Our city also has an impressive collection of historic homes, many of which are open to the public.

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1.Anderson House 

American diplomat Lars Anderson and his wife, author Isabel Weld Perkins, had this Gilded Age mansion built in the early 1900s as a winter residence and a showplace for their extensive collection of fine art and artifacts.

Today, you can view the Andersons’ collection as well as a museum, library, and headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati,of which Anderson was a member.

Anderson House is a stop on our Embassy Row tours , but if you want to visit inside, you'll need to wait for them to reopen.

2. Tudor Place

This is the only historic house in DC with a direct connection to George Washington. The estate was owned by Martha Parke Custis Peter, granddaughter of Martha Washington (and step-granddaughter of George.)

Using money from her Washington inheritance, the younger Martha purchased the estate in 1805 and hired William Thornton, architect of the US Capitol Building, to complete the mansion.

The home stayed in the family until 1983, when it was turned over to a private foundation, and opened as a house museum in 1988.

Tudor Place is including on some of our Georgetown tours, but you can also visit with timed tickets as they are OPEN.

3. Hillwood Estate

Marjorie Merriweather Post was one of the most interesting women in American history - businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist, art collector, world traveler, and more.

Following her third divorce, she purchased this estate on the edge of Rock Creek Park, dubbed it Hillwood, and designed it as a palace to display her extensive collection of Russian art and religious objects.

Hillwood is OPEN you can visit now with tickets . 

4. Woodrow Wilson House 

Before the Obamas purchased their Kalorama mansion in 2017, Woodrow Wilson had been the most recent President to maintain a permanent residence in Washington, DC after their presidency.

This home was purchased as a wedding gift for his second wife, Edith Bolling Wilson, who remained in the home until her death in 1961, when the house and all its original furnishings were turned over to a national trust.

Today, it is a house museum with a wide array of public programming, including vintage board game nights!

Woodrow Wilson House is a stop on our Embassy Row Tours!  but if you want to visit inside you'll need to wait visit separately.

5. Heurich House Museum

Also known as the brewmaster’s castle, the heurich house was built in the 1890s for german immigrant and brewer christian heurich..

After he was widowed in 1895, Heurich threw himself into building a beer empire in DC and at one point, his brewery was the second largest employed in the city.

Heurich, who lived until age 102, remarried, had four children, and made this mansion the center of his social power. 

Visit the Brewmaster's Castle before taking our True Crimes of Dupont Circle/Embassy Row tour!  which starts just around the corner. 

6. Dumbarton House

Historic Georgetown is packed with historic homes but not many have the pedigree of Dumbarton House.

Built in 1800, the Federal style house was a private residence to notables like Joseph Nourse, first registrar of the treasury, and Charles Carroll, cousin to the signer of the Declaration of Independence with the same name. 

Most noteworthy, however, was a guest of Dumbarton House - First Lady Dolley Madison, who fled to the home during the burning of Washington in the War of 1812. Since 1928, the house has been the headquarters of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America

Visit Dumbarton House on our self guided East Georgetown tour and then stop in to visit - it is OPEN - https://dumbartonhouse.org/

7. Old Stone House 

There are historic DC houses and then there is the Old Stone House.

The oldest structure on its original foundation in D.C., it was completed in 1766 when we were still part of the British colony of Maryland. It is also the city’s last remaining pre-Revolutionary colonial building that is still on its original foundation.

It was a residence and business location until the National Park Service acquired it in 1953.

The Old Stone House is a stop on our Georgetown tours ! 

8. Frederick Douglass House (Interior Temporarily Closed)

Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent figures of the 19th century, called this building home from 1877 until his death in 1895. Named Cedar Hill, Douglass expanded the existing structure to its current size, and used the home as his base of operations.

It was turned into a historic site at the urging of Douglass’ widow, Helen Pitts Douglass, and was turned over to the public good after her death in 1903. 

Visit Cedar Hill National Park Service Site (temporarily closed)

9. Dumbarton Oaks

Situated on land that was originally part of a grant from Queen Anne in 1702, Dumbarton Oaks is one of the largest estates in historic Georgetown.

In 1920, the property was purchased by Robert and Mildred Bliss, who increased the grounds to 54 acres and hired landscape architect Beatrix Farrand to develop a series of gardens and wild spaces on the land.

Today, it houses a museum of Byzantine and pre-Columbian art as well as European artwork and furnishings but the real draw are the beautiful gardens here and in the adjoining Dumbarton Oaks Park.

We talk about Dumbarton Oaks on some of our Georgetown tours, but if you want to go inside you'll need timed tickets. 

10. Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument

One of the oldest houses on Capitol Hill, the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument is most noted today for being the headquarters of the National Woman’s Party, founded in 1916 as part of the fight for women’s suffrage.

The work of the party continued after the 19th Amendment and in 1929, they moved their operations into the house, known then as the Sewall House.

It was designated a national monument by President Obama in 2016 and is now part of the National Park Service.

The building is temporarily closed. You can visit when they reopen, though!

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President Lincoln’s Cottage is a historic site and museum located on a 250 acre campus in Northwest Washington, D.C. Here Abraham Lincoln made some of his most nation-changing decisions and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. Each day, we see how the significance of what happened here more than 150 years ago ignites courageous new ideas, encourages respectful dialogue, and promotes thoughtful compromise.

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This photograph of Decatur House, which is also home to the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History, was taken by Bruce White for the White House Historical Association on September 2, 2015. Completed in 1818, Decatur House was the third building on Lafayette Square and its first private residence. It was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the architect of the Capitol and several other famous buildings, for Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) and his wife, Susan Wheeler Decatur. Tragically, on March 22, 1820 Stephen Decatur was mortally wounded during a duel. After his death, his widow Susan Decatur rented out the house to foreign ministers and several secretaries of state. The house was eventually sold and passed through several hands, including the Gadsby family, the U.S. Subsistence Bureau, and the Beale family. Marie Ogle Beale, a society maven and the last owner left the house to National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1961. In 2010, the White House Historical Association and National Trust entered into co-stewardship arrangement and the house now serves as the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.

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The White House Historical Association offers free public tours of historic Decatur House every Monday, excluding federal holidays and the Monday following Thanksgiving.*

A fixture of the president’s neighborhood since 1818, Decatur House has been home to foreign and American dignitaries, secretaries of state, members of Congress, and a vice president, in addition to numerous free and enslaved servants who played a pivotal role in shaping America. Visit and explore the nearly 200-year history of Decatur House and its Slave Quarters, the only existing slave quarters within sight of the White House and learn more about the many additional programs and offerings of the Association.

Tours begin at 1610 H Street, NW at 10:30am and 1pm and last approximately one hour. Visitors will be required to reserve their free spot on the tour via Eventbrite.

The White House Historical Association will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation based on guidelines provided by the CDC to maintain a safe, healthy environment for all. The Association reserves the right to adjust its availability as necessary to adhere to the latest public health guidance. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days prior to their visit should not attend. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should consider rescheduling their tour.

If you’re looking to schedule a private Decatur House tour for your group Tuesday-Friday, please complete our private tour request form here .

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Nearest Metro Stops: Farragut West and McPherson Square on the Blue/Orange/Silver Line, and Farragut North on the Red Line

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Tudor Place

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden preserves the stories of six generations of descendants of Martha Washington, and the enslaved and free people who lived and worked at this Georgetown landmark for nearly two centuries. By examining their legacy, we challenge ourselves and our visitors to celebrate the triumphs and to confront the complexities of the past.  A model of Federal-period architecture in the nation’s capital, Tudor Place sits on 5 ½ acres in the heart of Georgetown and houses over 18,000 decorative objects, including the largest Washington Collection outside of Mount Vernon.

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Ancestral spaces: people of african descent at tudor place (tickets for may 21 – may 26).

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The Patterson Mansion, once owned by socialite Eleanor Josephine Medill “Cissy” Patterson, has been the venue of choice for Washington’s elite for over a century. Its halls have hosted presidents and pioneers, from President Calvin Coolidge to aviator Charles Lindbergh. Located directly on DC’s iconic Dupont Circle and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Patterson Mansion is the premier venue for intimate to grand events.

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Restored and renovated with a blend of neoclassical heritage and contemporary sophistication by award winning designer Darryl Carter. The mansion features curated arts and spectacular spaces that will enchant your guests.

Effortless Events

Entertain with ease with delectable menus prepared by one of our preferred catering partners. From tasting menus to full-service banquets, our vendors can craft superb dishes and anticipate your every need.

Entertain to Scale

The mansion has stunning spaces to entertain from intimate to grand. The potential is unlimited. Welcome guests into your own personal mansion.

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Daily Breakfast

Start the day right with daily continental breakfast from 7:30AM-9AM.

Fast WiFi is available 24 hours a day in our social spaces, along with cable TV so you’re connected.

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Our Gourmet Coffee Bar is open 24 hours a day and features a range of espresso and tea drinks.

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Get unlimited printing in the Library, which is open as a business center for 24 hours a day for your convenience.

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Our social spaces are perfect for meeting with a client or having a drink with a friend.

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Exclusive discounts on hotel stays and private events.

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Access to our exclusive bar and seasonal cocktail programs

*We ask that guests follow DC Guidelines for social distancing and remain 6 feet away from other guests and staff while using the common spaces.

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The Patterson Mansion is housed within Oakwood Suites & Studios Dupont Circle Washington DC . This dual-branded property offers 92 fully furnished residential units blending neoclassical heritage and contemporary sophistication. Well-suited for both short or extended stays, you and guests of your event can select from a range of spacious studio apartments and suites with special rates for groups.

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Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.

From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!

Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".

The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.

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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.

Plan Your Visit to Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is the historic home of America's first president, George Washington, just a short drive from Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA.

General admission includes one-day admittance to the Mount Vernon estate and an audio tour. While we recommend at least three hours for your visit, shorter visits are also possible.

Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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• Due to ongoing preservation work, the Mansion's New Room is not on display.
• In August, the New Room, Servants’ Hall, and Kitchen will be open. All other rooms in the Mansion will be off-view.

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• From July 8, 2024 through 2025, the Education Center exhibit on George Washington’s life will be closed for an extensive rebuild.
• The museum exhibit Mount Vernon: Story of An American Icon , located next to the Education Center, remains open.

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Preservation Work

We have embarked upon our landmark Mansion Revitalization project! During your visit, you may see our Preservation teams restoring the framing, masonry, and environmental controls of the Mansion, ensuring our first president’s home will be ready to receive millions of guests for generations to come.

Individual rooms will be taken off display as work progresses through the house.

Beginning January 2024, the New Room will not be on view.

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There’s so much to see and do at George Washington’s estate that you can spend a whole day here.

Your grounds pass provides access to:

• the historic area
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• exhibits in the Education Center (Some objects, including George Washington's dentures, are not currently on display.)
• the museum exhibit Mount Vernon: An American Icon
• Distillery & Gristmill (April - October, Saturday & Sunday)

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Mansion Tour

Step into the home that George Washington shared with his wife, Martha.

Tours currently require a timed tour ticket. 

The Mansion will be closed Jan. 23 – Feb. 5. The grounds remain open.

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East Front Preservation

The East Front, the side of the Mansion facing the Potomac River, will be covered in scaffolding from March 21, 2022 through April 2023.

Scaffolding is on the East Front only; the West Front of the Mansion remains uncovered.

Visitors to Mount Vernon will see a rare sight: the original siding boards of the Mansion in their unpainted form, just as they were when the Mansion was constructed.

Mount Vernon is easily accessible by car, and parking is free.

You can also reach us by public transportation, via boat cruise , or  bike  (bike rentals are available).

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Enjoy classic American favorites in a colonial-inspired setting at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, or grab a quick meal at the Food Court.

The Food Pavillion will be closed Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

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Mount Vernon publishes printed maps and guides to the estate in eleven languages.

Audio tours are available in five languages.

Private tours in select languages can be arranged in advance.

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Need beauty? These are 7 of the most gorgeous gardens in the D.C. area.

Surround yourself with roses, azaleas and historic landscapes at these nearby gardens.

Washington has no shortage of places to surround yourself with nature: the plants growing on mountains and glens at the National Arboretum ; the water lilies and lotuses at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens ; the meadows of Rock Creek Park .

In the midst of spring, with summer’s heat on the horizon, our thoughts turn to other landscapes: carefully tended gardens that educate while they delight with colors and scents, and parks where visitors wander from a themed Korean garden to a display of native plants, past ponds where blue herons hide. But there are more reasons to visit than pretty displays: Put your feet in the grass, and your nose in a flower. Feel the warmth of the sun on your face as you read a book. This selection of local gardens has much to offer, whether on a day trip or for a quick mental health break after work.

Important reminders: First, gardens serve as popular wedding venues over the warm-weather months, so check venue websites and social media before making plans to visit, especially on weekends. Also, picnics are forbidden at some gardens, including at private locations like Dumbarton Oaks and county-run facilities such as Brookside Gardens. Make sure eating and drinking are allowed before packing snacks. Finally, while it’s generally okay to take photos of yourself or your friends with your phone at gardens, most locations require permits for professional photo shoots — basically, if you’re bringing a photographer to take photos for your engagement, senior portrait or quinceañera, or creating content that requires another person to take photos or video of you. When in doubt, ask.

And, most importantly, enjoy!

Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden

Arlington is filled with tributes to veterans: the somber monuments at Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial, the locally focused Clarendon War Memorial. But the most colorful of all is found in Bon Air Park along Wilson Boulevard. The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, which opened in 1951 and moved to Bon Air Park in 1964, was created by Arlington resident Nellie Broyhill to honor “our valiant and courageous men and women who bore the colors of their country in the conflict of World War II.” More than 120 varieties of roses grow in a compact, neatly ordered garden located between the tennis courts and the playground — think of it as the best example of how beautiful your neighborhood park could be.

Star garden : The main attraction is the rose garden, laid out in a linear north-south fashion with a flagpole and memorial plaque in a circular plaza at the center. Everywhere you look, there are roses: delicate small white flowers and larger, Barbie-pink blooms atop arches that are perfect for a photo op. Reddish-pink roses in the beds and on the walls of bushes along the borders. Ruby red and blushing pink roses dangling down from the trellises along the main avenue. Sure, there are other plants, such as the delightful purple puffballs of alliums, but roses are the draw. There are frustratingly few labels, however, telling visitors what kind of rose they’re looking at.

On a recent Friday afternoon, the crowds reading in the park or wandering through in workout attire quickly gave way to crowds posing in prom attire and quinceañera dresses, or squeezing multiple generations of the family under an arch, waiting in turn at each of the features. It’s one of the more colorful, accessible backdrops around.

What not to overlook : Because the rose garden is so small — less than the length of a football field, measured with Google Maps — there’s little chance you will miss anything here. If you have time, wander around the park, which also features demonstration gardens tended by the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. Visit the Sunny Garden, just north of the Rose Garden, to see shrubs and perennials that flourish seasonally, or the Shade Garden, located amid trees farther into the park, which boasts a wide variety of native plants.

Best bench : The benches framed by roses around the flagpole and at the north end of the garden are frequently in demand for group photos. You’ll be disturbed less often if you snag one of the wooden benches under the trellis, where the roses are still barely over your head.

Essential info : The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. 850 N. Lexington St., Arlington. arlingtonva.us/parks . Free admission.

Brookside Gardens

The sprawling 50-acre Brookside Gardens are only three bus stops from the Glenmont Metro station, but they feel much farther from Washington. A wander through the park covers a variety of environments — a lakefront Japanese Teahouse, formal gardens, a leafy forest of azaleas, a reconfigured rose garden, butterfly habitats and a tropical conservatory. Kids can play in a Maryland-themed area with gardens, a boat and a tot-size farmhouse.

Star gardens : The first time a visitor walks into the Fragrance Garden, they’re likely to stop and sniff. A wave of scents comes from the plants here: tulips, peonies, lavender, abelia and other plants selected for their delightful perfume. It’s fun to go from plant to plant to figure out what, exactly, you’re smelling, and that interaction is by design: A marker explains that this garden was originally developed for blind visitors.

What not to overlook : The Rose Garden received a revamp this spring, with more than 200 new roses amid beds with 800 different perennials and flowering grasses, as well as a new irrigation system to keep the plants blooming longer into the year. (Don’t worry — the benches under the wisteria arbors are still there.) Head around the corner to the formal gardens, each with its own personality: the cool blue, yellow and white flowers and ornamental grasses surrounding a pool in the Perennial Garden, leading to the more structured clipped hedges of the Yew Garden, and finally the searing scarlet colors of the Japanese maples in the Maple Terrace.

Best bench : The benches in the formal gardens offer a mix of shade, birdsong and the buzz of insects — as mentioned earlier, the benches in the Rose Garden offer more shade than those in the Yew or Perennial gardens. Those seeking contemplation, and a view over an undulating green lawn, should head for the benches near the Reflection Terrace, which holds a memorial for the victims of the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks, and the lake by the Japanese Teahouse.

Events and tours : There are regular programs ranging from guided garden tours to yoga and tai chi classes. On May 31, the park hosts “ Ready, Set, Go ,” an evening nature-themed scavenger hunt for adults. A free “ Pride in the Park ” comedy show takes place on the lawn next to the visitor center on June 6, with food trucks and a hard cider garden. Montgomery Parks’ Summer Twilight Concert Series returns to Brookside Gardens every Tuesday in June — the rare occasion when picnics are allowed. The series begins with the Latin rock band Ocho de Bastos on June 4. Monthly plant clinics with master gardeners offer free office hours in the visitor center from July through November.

Essential info : Outdoor gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset; visitor center open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. montgomeryparks.org . Free admission.

Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

Dumbarton Oaks’ surging popularity is an example of how historic gardens can attract completely different audiences. Amateur and professional gardeners are drawn to the breathtaking 16 acres of terraced and natural gardens, designed by Beatrix Farrand, the only woman among the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects, beginning in the 1920s. In recent years, however, a new generation of social media influencers have discovered that the rose garden, wisteria-covered arbors and shifting displays of color make for beautiful photo opportunities — so much so that you sometimes have to wait to see certain plants up close because there’s a line of phone-toting visitors in front of them. Still, there’s enough to see that if you encounter crowds, you can wander off, find yourself alone in a different area and go back.

Star garden: Before heading off into the gardens and lawns, pause for a moment in the Green Garden, the open entertaining space behind the Orangery. From here, the sweeping vista shows the brilliant design scheme: a mix of formal gardens toward the house shifting toward natural landscape as the property drops steeply, embracing the topography. Once you’ve taken in the scene, head for the Rose Garden, which will be full of color and scent over the summer, and the Fountain Terrace, a grassy flower garden bordered by tulips and perennials, with a pair of fountains as the central feature.

Best bench : The Fountain Terrace features a gorgeous Arts and Crafts oak bench, designed by Farrand, with a view of the flowers and the sound of water. Far from the house (and, often, the crowds), the Lilac Circle contains rustic wood and stone benches with fewer disturbances.

What not to overlook : Everything is in the details, notes Jonathan Kavalier, Dumbarton Oaks’ director of gardens and grounds, from the layering of trees and plants to Farrand’s original designs for benches and balconies. “Farrand’s seamless blending of old and new world styles, her attention to the finest details, and her iterative and adaptive design process are all still thriving a century after she began creating these cherished spaces.”

Events and tours : A free docent-led tour is offered every Wednesday through Saturday at 2:10 p.m., just after gates open, but it is limited to 10 people, so you’ll want to be toward the front of the general admission line to guarantee a space.

Essential info : Dumbarton Oaks tickets can be the hottest in town. All tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets are sold at the gate. Admission is allowed at 2 or 4 p.m., with the last entry at 5:30. The gardens shut promptly at 6. Dumbarton Oaks closes regularly for meetings and events. (It’s closed to the public this Thursday to Saturday, and again July 9 to 12.) 1703 32nd St. NW. doaks.org . $11; free for children age 2 and younger.

Green Spring Gardens

There are more than 20 demonstration gardens at Fairfax County’s Green Spring Gardens, as well as a garden designed by landscape gardener Beatrix Farrand of Dumbarton Oaks fame, but at its core is a vast grassy lawn where, on a recent weekend afternoon, parents and toddlers were happily playing. Green Spring has education at the heart of its mission, with regular weekend garden tours, talks and family activities. Stop by the visitor center and you’ll find not just a list of what’s in bloom, but cuttings showing the plants and where they’re located. Plant tags throughout list not just names, but QR codes that take you to the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia website for more information. You’ll definitely leave knowing more than when you came in.

Star gardens : The Virginia Native Plant Garden features wildflower meadows and a path through sun-dappled woods, running next to a stream. Other highlights include the children’s garden, with hands-on activities; the colorful arbor gardens; and the Edible Garden, which hosts classes on the third Saturday of the month and donates all the produce grown there to local food banks.

Best bench : Farrand’s designs for the garden behind Green Spring included a large outdoor “room” for entertaining, with a quartz wall topped by a semicircular boxwood. Duck behind this hedge for two of the best places to sit and think: on the steps looking down at the informal landscape with azaleas, and on a bench behind the mixed border, a breezy overlook that offers a view of ponds through the trees.

What not to overlook : The historic Green Spring home, which dates from 1784, is open for visits and contains a history of the site and artifacts that have been found on the grounds. The visitor center hosts art shows and is home to a conservatory with tropical plants, as well as a plant shop.

Events and tours : Green Spring is a hive of activity for curious gardeners. This Saturday features a spring garden tour and a talk about natural gardens. Monday is the monthly Garden Sprouts play group for preschoolers. May 18 brings “ the Big Plant Sale ,” with dozens of vendors, talks with master gardeners and a bake sale. Summer highlights include a Pride Month poetry workshop (June 1), a concert in the garden (June 20) and the annual begonia show (Aug. 17-18).

Essential info : Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. (Visitor center and house close 30 minutes earlier.) 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks . Free admission; activities may have additional charges.

Hillwood Museum and Gardens

Is Hillwood, the estate owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post, best known for its collection of imperial Russian art and Fabergé eggs, or for the lush grounds and gardens that surround it? For many people, it’s the latter. Hillwood is known for azaleas that burst to life in the spring, which, a guide explained on a recent tour, is intentional: Post spent winters at Mar-a-Lago and summers in New York, so the gardens were designed to look their best when she was in Washington in the spring and fall. But don’t think it’s empty now: More than 11,000 warm-season annual and tropical plants are in the process of going into summer displays, says Jessica Bonilla, Hillwood’s director of horticulture, in addition to seasonal blooms in other gardens.

Star gardens : The Rose Garden is one of the most beautiful spots on the estate, with beds of colorful floribunda roses and a flower-covered pergola surrounding the column containing Post’s ashes. The Cutting Garden, located in a prominent position between the greenhouse and the mansion, was designed to supply the mansion with fresh-cut flowers year-round, so it’s constantly in bloom, to the delight of bees and butterflies.

Best bench : The Four Seasons Overlook, a small, circular plaza on the Friendship Walk between the Rose Garden and the woods, is a quiet spot with several benches among the statues and bushes. There are also chairs in the French Parterre, a formal garden with ivy-covered walls surrounding a long central fountain and elaborate plantings.

What not to overlook : Pay a visit to the greenhouse to enjoy vibrant displays of orchids and tropical plants, and make your way down the hillside beyond the lawn to the Japanese Garden, which has cascading waterfalls, Japanese lanterns and sculptures, and where the contemplative setting seems removed from the bustle of tour groups.

Events and tours : Gardener’s Focus tours, led by staff horticulturists, are included with admission and provide far more detail than the guidebooks alone; the next series is focused on the Cutting Garden (June 11-21), but get to Hillwood early: Space on the tour is limited, and tickets are first-come, first-served. Hillwood offers programs for families with preschoolers every other week, with upcoming themes including “ Colors in the Garden ” (May 14-15) and “ Sensational Scents ” (June 11-12).

Essential info : Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. hillwoodmuseum.org . Adults $15-$18; college students $10; $5 for ages 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and younger.

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Coming out of Meadowlark’s visitor center, your first views might make you think this is a public park rather than a botanic garden. Green lawns roll down a valley toward a pair of lakes. Next to the water, people lie on blankets, reading, shaded by tall trees. Couples stroll along a dock to a picturesque gazebo that sits over the larger lake. Benches and Adirondack chairs nestled into the grassy hills offer views of it all, next to wisteria and flower beds.

Yes, there’s plenty of nature on the way to those lakes — a conservatory holding Mediterranean plants; a butterfly-friendly pollinator garden; a collection of plants whose chemicals are used in cancer treatments — and Meadowlark’s size and beauty make it a garden that rewards exploration.

Star gardens : The only Korean Bell Garden in the Western Hemisphere is the place to start: The centerpiece is a natural wooden pavilion — built entirely without nails — holding a three-ton bell, handmade in South Korea and decorated with flora and fauna. The garden also contains a mix of plants native to Korea and Virginia, protective figures carved from volcanic rock called dol hareubangs, walls decorated with images of flowers and symbols of longevity, and a koi pond with a fountain.

Best bench : There are benches everywhere: Walk up a curving path to the top of a spiral mound for an overview of the lakes, or grab a chair in the Butterfly Garden for views of the lawns. Two stood out on our last visit, though: a pair of Adirondack chairs overlooking the wetlands pond and bog gardens, where you might see a blue heron sitting in the water or turtles sunning themselves on logs, and the Azalea Woods Gazebo, tucked away in a wooded area home to native wildflowers and trees of the Potomac Valley.

What not to overlook : Meadowlark is home to the Stout Medal Garden, which is a collection of day lilies that have been awarded the Stout Medal, “the highest honor a day lily can receive,” dating back to 1950. Day lilies are featured in multiple beds, and even if the gorgeous flowers aren’t in bloom, it’s still fun to look at the names: “Explosion in the Paint Factory,” “Stop the Car,” “Radiation Biohazard” and “Mayor of Munchkinland” are a few of the hybrids that made us do a double take. If the kids get tired of looking at plants, take them to the lakeside Toddler’s Tea Garden to run around.

Events and tours : The park regularly hosts events, including the Music in the Gardens concert series, which features “ Music for Our Mothers ” with the Virginia Chamber Orchestra this Sunday; twice-monthly Pup Days for dog owners; a monthly Sunrise in the Gardens event, with gates opening at 5:30 a.m.; and weekend “ Bonsai Chats ” with gardeners. Special events include the annual Korean Bell Garden Celebration on May 18, with traditional music and dancing, games, complimentary Korean food, and the ringing of the garden’s monumental bell. (Garden admission is free from 10 a.m. to noon for the celebration.)

Essential info : Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The visitor center closes 30 minutes earlier. 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna. novaparks.com . $8 for ages 18-54; $4 for ages 6 to 17 and over 55; free for children age 5 and younger.

William Paca House and Garden

The existence of many gardens is due to the hard work of landscapers and horticulturists. At the William Paca House in downtown Annapolis, you also have to thank archaeologists, historians and 18th-century portraitist Charles Willson Peale.

Paca — signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of Maryland — designed and built the house that bears his name in the 1760s. In 1901, Paca’s former home became one of Annapolis’s most fashionable hotels, and his beloved terraced pleasure garden was covered with a building containing 200 rooms. After the hotel closed in 1965, the building was purchased by the preservation group Historic Annapolis, and historians and landscape designers became interested in restoring the gardens. Some key details came from Peale’s 1772 portrait of Paca, currently hanging a block away at the Maryland State House, which showed the Founding Father in his garden in front of a two-story summerhouse, a pond and a bridge. More evidence came from archaeological excavations, which revealed the locations of structures and the falls of the garden terraces. It might not be exactly the view Paca would have seen in the heady days before the Revolution, but we should be grateful to have this glimpse into a long-disappeared Annapolis.

Star gardens : Paca’s Garden is split into different garden rooms, separated by stepped terraces. But the focal point of the garden is the summerhouse, a whimsical, octagonal folly at the very back, separated from the formal areas by a fish-shaped pond and a romantic, whitewashed Chinese Chippendale bridge. This has been the backdrop for countless weddings and proposals, and is best observed while taking a stroll along the pathways in the Wilderness Garden, among a selection of native plants grown during Paca’s time.

Best bench : The four parterres, with their ornamental displays, each have a different character — the Rose Parterre is fragrant and attractive when in bloom — but there’s a lovely wooden bench in the corner of the Boxwood Parterre, among the carefully shaped hedges, shaded by a cedar tree, that’s particularly welcoming. Want to soak in the sun? Head across the main walk, where the “Governor William Paca holly” — a giant, pine-cone-shaped shrub — sits surrounded by boxwood and benches.

What not to overlook : The Kitchen and Physic gardens offer displays of the kinds of plants grown for practical purposes, not beauty, when the house was built. The Physic Garden’s collection of medicinal herbs is especially interesting.

Events and tours : Guided garden tours are offered at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. This weekend is the 50th annual William Paca Garden Plant Sale, which allows the public to purchase native flowers, shrubs and heirloom specimens, including plants propagated or grown in the Paca Garden itself. (Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday; see annapolis.org for details.)

Essential info : Open daily through August. Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. annapolis.org . Garden entry $5 for ages 3 and older. House tour and garden entry $7-$12.

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Slimmed-Down ‘Skinny Home’ Slips Onto the DC Market for Under $600K

We all know what tiny homes are, but have you ever heard of a skinny home?

What originally began as plans to construct a single-family residence in Washington, DC , suddenly shrank when the city unexpectedly changed its zoning laws.

“The developer bought the property, thinking it could be a four-story home that was 15 feet wide; but the city changed the zoning laws, so he had to build this skinny home in its place,” says listing agent Jennifer Young , of Keller Williams Chantilly Ventures. “It had to be scaled down to almost half the width. This home is now just 6 feet wide.”

Listed for $581,903, the slimmed-down, newly built residence has a reimagined design with one bedroom with 1.5 baths. And building the home was not without its obstacles.

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“One of the biggest challenges they faced during construction was that they had to hand deliver all of the materials from the street,” Young says. “Because of its neighborhood location, trucks were not permitted onto the property.”

Originally hitting the market in July 2023 for $799,900, the petite property, which has garnered national attention, received its latest price reduction last month.

“It is one of the most viewed homes and was even featured in People magazine,” she said. “I never thought it would get this much attention.”

The sleek space is tucked away in the Shaw corridor, which offers easy access to the Metro, dining, and shopping.

“It’s a low-maintenance home with a small lot to maintain and is situated in a great location,” Young notes. “The Shaw neighborhood has an up-and-coming restaurant scene, and there is a lot of development of single-family homes. You can walk to great restaurants just steps from the house. It’s a very vibrant community.”

With every inch maximized for functionality, the 600-square-foot interior boasts a modern design with contemporary fixtures, smart lighting, solar panels, and a security system.

The open floor plan features a kitchen with upgraded cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a custom dining bar.

A nearby living room on the main level is surrounded by windows that flood the space with natural light.

The home’s lone bedroom is on the second floor, along with a full bathroom that’s nicely outfitted with a glass shower and quartz-topped vanity.

Outside, privacy fencing and a sundeck round out the tidy listing, which is being offered fully furnished.

Meanwhile, the unique property has attracted some potential buyers who might not need much room.

“We have had a lot of interest from first-time buyers and professionals who prefer the price and don’t want to live in a condo with association fees,” Young says. “I think it will be used as a secondary residence for someone. We have had investors looking at it as a rental property and also had interest from people living on the West Coast whose kids go to DC schools. It would be a great spot for them to stay while visiting their kids.”

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Kellie Speed has more written for a variety of publications, including Haute Living, U.S. Veterans magazine, DiverseAbility, and JustLuxe. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed

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May 13, 2024, 7:11 PM

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Jimmy Dunne, one of the architects behind the PGA Tour’s stunning reversal to strike a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, abruptly resigned Monday from the PGA Tour board with a letter that expressed frustration at the lack of progress that no longer included his input.

Dunne, a power broker on Wall Street and in golf circles, was not included on the PGA Tour Enterprise’s new “transaction subcommittee” that will be handling the direct negotiations with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.

Dunne and Ed Herlihy, an attorney specializing in mergers and acquisition and chairman of PGA Tour Inc., were whom PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan leaned on when he first met with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the PIF governor, that led to the June 6 agreement .

The immediate result of the deal was an end to antitrust lawsuits neither side wanted and had already cost the PGA Tour in the neighborhood of $50 million. The tour has since brought on Strategic Sports Group as a minority investor in a deal initially worth $1.5 billion.

“As you are aware, I have not been asked to take part in negotiations with the PIF since June 2023,” Dunne said in his letter to the board first obtained by Sports Illustrated .

“Since the players now outnumber the independent directors on the board, and no meaningful progress has been made towards a transaction with the PIF, I feel like my vote and my role is utterly superfluous,” he wrote.

The tour, feeling pushback and resentment for the secrecy behind the June 6 deal, appointed Tiger Woods to the board with no term limit. The board now has six player directors — Woods, Patrick Cantlay, Jordan Spieth, Webb Simpson, Adam Scott and Peter Malnati — and five independent directors.

Dunne is the second independent director to resign following the June 6 announcement. Randall Stephenson, former AT&T chairman, resigned in July over objections to the agreement with the Saudis.

McIlroy resigned from the board in November, and player directors appointed Spieth to finish his term.

The move signals the tour in a state of disarray as it tries to work out a deal with PIF and start the process of unifying a sport that has been divided since LIV launched in June 2022.

The June 6 agreement included a deadline to complete a deal by the end of 2023. By then, the tour had private equity suitors and LIV Golf signed reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm and eventually Tyrrell Hatton.

Dunne said along with the lawsuits being dismissed — often overlooked as a key point in the agreement with PIF — the agreement did not contain an exclusivity clause that allowed players “a full range of options to seek outside investors.”

“That resulted in a multi-billion-dollar commitment from the Strategic Sports Group,” Dunne wrote. “I believe that history will look favorably on this outcome and the very real opportunities now afforded the tour.”

Monahan and the player directors eventually met with Al-Rumayyan for the first time in March, though there has been no clear progress on any deal — PIF as a minority investor or how to bring back the best players together more than four times a year at the majors.

Simpson, meanwhile, offered to resign from the board contingent on McIlroy replacing him. That never happened, with McIlroy saying last week “there was a subset of people on the board that were maybe uncomfortable with me coming back on for some reason.”

Instead, McIlroy was added to the transaction subcommittee along with Woods; Scott; Monahan; liaison director Joe Ogilvie; Joe Gorder, the CEO of Valero Energy Corp. and chairman of PGA Tour Enterprises; and John W. Henry of Fenway Sports Group, a principal in SSG.

“It is crucial for the board to avoid letting yesterday’s differences interfere with today’s decisions, especially when they influence future opportunities for the tour,” Dunne wrote. “Unifying professional golf is paramount to restoring fan interest and repairing wounds left from a fractured game. I have tried my best to move all minds in that direction.”

According to the tour’s bylaws, the four independent directors choose Dunne’s replace after consulting the player directors and John Lindert, the PGA of America president who is a nonvoting board member.

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