Press Release: Grant awarded to Tudor Place Historic House & Garden – Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

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Press Release 

September 7, 2021


Washington, DC – Tudor Place Historic House & Garden has been awarded an Inspire! Grant for Small Museums through the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) on July 22, 2021. The grant will enable Tudor Place to assemble and share a collection of resources related to the enslaved individuals who lived and worked at this site. “As pillars of our communities, libraries and museums bring people together by providing important programs, services and collections.  These institutions are trusted spaces where people can learn, explore and grow,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “IMLS is proud to support their initiatives through our grant as they education and enhance their communities.”

Tudor Place greatly appreciates the support of the ILMS for this project.  Inspire! grants are a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, and designed to help address priorities identified in a museum’s organization strategic plans [Award # IGSM-249243-OMS-21]

Read the full press release here.

New Lafayette Square marker highlights role of slavery in building White House

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Three new plaques in Lafayette Square note the contributions of enslaved people to the building of the White House, the location of the park as a protest zone and former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s role in preserving the park and creating the White House Historical Association.  Featured on the plaques are photos of paintings created by Peter Waddell, Artist-in-Residence at Tudor Place, for the White House Historical Association in 2010 and 2007.

Read the full article from the Washington Post here.

Photo: Peter Waddell, Lafayette Square, Washington DC 2021

Garden Getaways, near and far

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By Lindley Estes for the FREE LANCE-STAR

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Press Release: Tudor Place Identified as Site with Stories Recognizing  Free & Enslaved African Americans Who Built Georgetown

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Press Release 

June 22, 2021


Washington, DC – Tudor Place Historic House & Garden and the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project announced Friday, June 18, 2021, the placement of a marker identifying Tudor Place as a site with stories about the free and enslaved African Americans who worked in, lived in and assisted in building Georgetown.  The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project places markers on Georgetown African American historic landmarks commemorating the enslaved and free African Americans’ contributions to the Georgetown community.

Read the full press release here.

 

Vision 2020

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Since adopting the Master Preservation Plan in 2012, Tudor Place has endeavored through the Third Century Capital Campaign to raise the funds needed to ensure the success of this plan. Significant progress in planning and implementation of the plan have occurred, with major projects awaiting implementation in the next 3-4 years. From its quiet beginnings as a historic house museum in 1988, Tudor Place has evolved and grown. It is today a significant part of the cultural fabric of Washington, DC—as both a landmark of national significance and a vital resource for the Georgetown community. Throughout this planning process, Tudor Place has strived to find the proper balance between these dual identities.

Read Tudor Place’s Strategic Plan for 2020-2023 in the Vision 2020 statement.

 

I want to make alive to you the fact that this house has seen this pageant of American history.
-Armistead Peter 3rd

Tudor Place Weddings & Rentals featured in Watercolor Dream: I Do Y’all Magazine

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Tudor Place was fabulously captured by photographer Rebecca Sigety and crew in this spring photo shoot that graced the spring issue of I Do Y’all magazine.  Click here for gorgeous photos.

Photo credit: Rebecca Sigety Photography Planning: Lissa Marie Weddings and Events Bridal by Sarah Khan Artistry Ava Laurenne Bride Lovestruck + Golden Cakebee The Welcoming District The Garden Studio, LLC wjmpaperfloraldesigns Savage Craft & Letter The Sip Social Something Vintage Rentals

Press Release: Tudor Place Announces Travelers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor

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Press Release 

May 18, 2021

Washington, DC – Tudor Place Historic House & Garden announces it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award winner by TripAdvisor. Based on a full year of TripAdvisor reviews prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistency receiving great traveler feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality business around the globe.

Read the full press release here.

 

 

 

Press Release: Tudor Place Selected to Participate in National Museum Assessment Program

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Press Release 

April 13, 2021         

Washington, DC – Tudor Place Historic House & Garden has been selected for the year-long national Museum Assessment Program (MAP), administered by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Through guided self-study assessment and on-site consultation with a museum professional, Tudor Place’s participation in MAP 3 supports its new strategic plan focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. “Through this assessment, we hope to better understand the needs of the people in our community in order to serve them better,” said Executive Director Mark Hudson.

Read the full press release here.

Photo: Drawing by Artist-in-Residence, Peter Waddell.

Press Release: Tudor Place Reopens Its Doors

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Press Release 

April 6, 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Washington, DC — Tudor Place reopens the Historic House & Garden on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. beginning Saturday, April 10. A model of Federal-period architecture in the nation’s capital, Tudor Place shares the stories of multiple generations of Martha Washington’s descendants and the enslaved workers and servants who lived and worked here. With over 18,000 objects, including the largest Washington Collection outside of Mount Vernon, Tudor Place sits on 5 ½ acres in the heart of Georgetown.  Admission is free with a timed ticket entry. One ticket offers three options: (1) Self-guided tour of the Historic House (2) Garden visit or (3) both. For tickets scheduled at 3:00 p.m., the grounds close at 4:00 p.m. Entry after 3:30 p.m. will not be permitted.

Read the full press release here.

Early American Life — Honoring Grandmama

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Read the cover story in the April issue of Early American Life magazine, titled “Honoring Grandmama,” which pays tribute to the two matriarchs of this National Historic Landmark. Order the issue here.

pink blooms in a sunken garden