The DC Line–GWU Museum captures DC in the 1820s through the eyes of Lafayette, L’Enfant

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Mark Hudson, Executive Director of Tudor Place, spoke at The GWU Museum and the Textile Museum about the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 tour of the United States, which related to the new paintings by Tudor Place Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell on display at the Museum through December 23, 2018.

The Georgetowner–World War I at Tudor Place

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The women and men of Tudor Place supported The Great War by enlisting, fundraising, entertaining the troops, and nursing.

The Washington Post– It took this artist two years — and tiny brushes — to create bird’s-eye views of D.C.

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Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell used his historical knowledge and artistic skill to create two paintings of the Federal City — as dreamed by L’Enfant and Washington, and how it was built by 1825.

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The Washington Post — How Does Eliza Hamilton End Up in Washington? Here’s How.

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Find out about the close ties between Alexander Hamilton’s widow, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, and Britannia Peter Kennon, a past owner of Tudor Place. Objects from that friendship remain in the collection at Tudor Place.

The Washington Post — 5 Spectacular D.C. Gardens You Need to See Right Now

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In a garden, the heat can grow on you. Summer delights at five D.C. gardens including Tudor Place.

 

The Northern Echo – American Independence Day Celebrated at Washington Old Hall

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Includes video of American Independence  Day ceremony at Washington Old Hall in England during visit by Tudor House staff.

Sun 103.4 FM – Washington Celebrates Its Heritage

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Includes audio interview with Tudor Place Executive Director, Mark Hudson during a visit to Washington Old Hall in England.

Sunderland Echo – Washington Celebrates American Independence Day on the Fourth of July

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Tudor Place staff were special guests at Washington Old Hall, a National Trust property in England, for American Independence Day celebrations.

The Georgetowner – Christ Church Marks 200 Years

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Christ Church, Georgetown marked its bicentennial with a service. Then the choir led the congregation down 31st Street to Tudor Place for a garden party-barbecue.

BBQ in the Smokehouse – Great Day Washington

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Hearkening back two centuries on this estate, pork butt was on the menu and the Brews, Booze & Bites heritage food fest on our minds as we showed the 1794 Smoke House WUSA-9’s Andi Hauser (and told her about our unusual Elopement Package).

The Smoke House can be seen on any garden visit. There is no suggested donation for self-guided visits to the Garden; illustrated garden maps and smartphone audio tour information are available in the Visitor Center.

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