Exploring Georgetown: 10 Things To Do In The Historic Neighborhood Of Washington D.C.
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TUDOR PLACE | is open Tuesday – Sunday.
Press Release: Tudor Place Hosts Series on Inclusive Interpretation of Enslavement
Press Release
February 28, 2023
Washington, DC — Tudor Place Historic House & Garden launches the 2023 Landmark Lecture Series exploring ways to reposition stories of traditionally underrepresented communities in historical narratives and how these practices are leading to an inclusive interpretation of enslavement at Tudor Place.
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Contact
press@tudorplace.org | 202-580-7323
Tudor Place Reopens
After a disrupted schedule over the past three years, Tudor Place reopens with its pre-pandemic schedule of docent-led tours of the historic house alongside the launch of a 3D virtual tour accessible on the website. The 3D virtual tour offers a way to discover rooms and objects in the historic house on the first floor, second-floor bedrooms and hallway where George Washington’s chest-on-chest bureau stands, all from the comforts of home. “We are excited to again welcome visitors six days a week for guided tours that share the stories of everyone at this National Historic Landmark,” said Executive Director Mark Hudson.
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Press Release: Tudor Place Reopens to Pre-Pandemic Schedule
Press Release
February 7, 2023
Washington, DC — Tudor Place Historic House & Garden opens Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Beginning Tuesday, February 7 guided tours of the historic house and self-guided garden visits are available. Tours of the house start at the hour, with the last tour at 3 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged; visit www.tudorplace.org.
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Contact
press@tudorplace.org | 202-580-7323
America in Flanders Fields
The Georgetown Dish
October 25, 2022
A discussion at Tudor Place about the relationship between the United States and Belgium during WWI.
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10 Exhibitions to Discover in Washington DC this Fall
TravelMag has chosen Tudor Place as one of ten exhibitions in Washington, DC to visit this fall. Click here for the full list as it appeared on TravelMag’s website.
10+ ‘Hamilton’-Inspired Things to Do
Tudor Place ranks among the top ten ‘Hamilton’-inspired things to do in Washington, DC right now. Currently on display in one of the second floor bedrooms, are two artifacts associated with Alexander Hamilton’s widow, Eliza. These objects will be exhibited through October 9, 2022 coinciding with the Kennedy Center’s performance of Hamilton. For more info, check out John Kelly’s article from the Washington Post on How does Eliza Hamilton end up in Washington? Here’s how.
From a smash-hit musical to museum exhibits to related relics, “Hamilton” lovers can get the full fan experience in DC. Don’t throw away your shot to experience Broadway’s award-winning Hamilton: An American Musical as it returns to the Kennedy Center Aug. 2—Oct. 9. Hamilton left an indelible mark on the nation’s capital, where he’s been immortalized at the Treasury Building and as the president general of the Society of the Cincinnati. Whether you want to continue your adventures after attending Hamilton at the Kennedy Center or you just want to celebrate the founder of our national banking system, we’ve got some great ideas for you.
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Tudor Place’s Little Free Library in the news
The Georgetowner
BY • JULY 28, 2022
If you’ve passed in front of the Dower House, Tudor Place’s administrative building at 1670 31st Street, you’ve seen this tiny boxed library out front. Surrounded by a variety of blooming flowers and plantings, Tudor Place’s Little Free Library is depleted and filled up again. Note it’s structure and roofline. Painted in the trompe l’oeil style by Artist-in-residence Peter Waddell, it’s like a mini-Dower House, that is visited almost as much as the historic house & garden itself.
Katherine Schwartz reports on these tiny boxed libraries you’ve seen sprinkled around Georgetown [that] are not just local gems, but part of a global book-sharing community. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization with more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes worldwide. Founder Tod H. Bol planted the first Little Free Library in 2009, then turned it into a non-profit. The organization shares more than 70 million books per year, promoting its core values of “building together, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all.”
The Weekend Round-Up: March 4-6
KidFriendly DC
March 4, 2022 · 9:04 am
Farewell to a longtime staple of our little village
Happy Weekend!
Link up to all kinds of ideas for activities in these go-to posts:
* Best Outdoors in the DC Area
* Local Hikes with Kids
* Indoor Outings
* Little Kid Play
* Baltimore with Kids
* Bike Rides
* Stunning Spaces
* Peaceful Places
* Ice Skating
Ice Skating Wind Down
Where: Ice rinks around the DC Area
When: Throughout the weekend
Admission: Varies by rink
Skate your last loops at our local ice rinks. Both Canal Park and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden rinks close after Sunday. Several others have already shut down for the season, and a couple more are only open through next weekend. See this post listing them all for details on where you can glide under the sky one last time this winter. (And with temps hitting the 70s, it’ll be a good idea to call ahead to make sure they’re open.)
History & Gardens
Where: Tudor Place | Georgetown, DC
When: Throughout the weekend
Admission: $10 suggested donation for tours
Starting Friday, Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, reopens after being closed for awhile, and docent-led guided tours of the house will be offered again. It’s DC’s only historic house museum with family ties to Martha and George Washington — with over 18,000 objects, it contains the largest Washington collection outside of Mount Vernon. Tours are interesting for both kids and adults! Advance registration is suggested for timed entry tickets, and docent-led tours start on the hour. You can also tour the gardens and are welcome to bring along a picnic to enjoy on the grounds (FYI: No tickets are required for just the garden. Visitors to the historic house age 12+ must provide proof of vaccination upon entry and masks are required in all indoor spaces.)
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SLAVERY AT TUDOR PLACE
As an historic site that bears the scars of slavery, Tudor Place seeks to look this injustice in the eye. Click here to learn more.
