The Georgetowner–World War I at Tudor Place
The women and men of Tudor Place supported The Great War by enlisting, fundraising, entertaining the troops, and nursing.
Tudor Place is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 4 p.m.
The Washington Post– It took this artist two years — and tiny brushes — to create bird’s-eye views of D.C.
/by Comms2018Artist-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.
Read the full article that appeared in the Washington Post here:
The Washington Post — How Does Eliza Hamilton End Up in Washington? Here’s How.
/by Comms2018Find 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
/by Comms2018In 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
/by Comms2018Includes 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
/by Comms2018Includes 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
/by Comms2018Tudor 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
/by Comms2018Christ 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
/by Comms2018Hearkening 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.
