The Peter family’s origins in Georgetown can be traced back to family patriarch Robert Peter. Born in 1726 at Crossbasket Castle, the Peter family’s ancestral seat near Lanarkshire, Scotland, Robert Peter arrived in the Maryland colony by 1746. His son, Thomas would marry Martha Parke Custis, one of the four grandchildren of Martha Washington (and step granddaughter of George Washington), and become the owners of Tudor Place in 1805. Learn more about Peter family history in this article that appeared in Bethesda Magazine.
Bethesda Magazine
By Mark Walston|
If wealth in 18th-century Montgomery County was measured in land, then the richest man in the county was Robert Peter. Born in 1726 near Glasgow, Scotland, Peter came to America in 1746 as a representative of the Glasgow firm of John Glassford and Co., the Washington, D.C., area’s most prominent tobacco firm, according to the website for Tudor Place, the palatial Georgetown estate built by Peter’s son Thomas (it’s now a museum). Peter initially began his import/export business in Bladensburg, Maryland, with warehouses and weighing stations built in the busy port on the Patuxent River. Eventually Peter helped establish trade centers in nearly every town along the Potomac River.
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Hot off the presses — Congratulations to our very own Tour Of Her Own (TOHO) tour guides on publishing “111 Places in Women’s History in Washington, D.C.”!
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Strolling up 31st Street towards Dumbarton Oaks, you may pass by another historic Georgetown gem without realizing it. Between Q and R Streets, glance over toward 32nd Street and you’ll see an elegant mansion set upon five and a-half acres of spacious grounds. You’ve just discovered Tudor Place at 1644 31st St. NW, ancestral home to six generations of the Peter family and a living museum to American and Georgetown history.
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.)
Editor’s note: While mask requirements have ended across the region, a number of museums, nightclubs and performing arts venues still require indoor masking and/or proof of vaccination as a condition of entry. Check websites or social media before making plans.
… Friday, March 4
Tudor Place reopens: Washington’s museums have had a rough few months, with staffing shortages and extended closures, but expect to see more openings than closings in coming weeks. Tudor Place, the landmark Federal-period mansion in Georgetown that holds the largest collection of items related to George Washington outside of Mount Vernon, reopens Friday for guided and self-guided tours. Reservations are suggested, and picnics are welcome on the grounds, which cover more than five acres. Visitors ages 12 and older touring the house must show proof of vaccination. Open Thursday through Sunday. $10 suggested donation for adults.
Anniversary Happy Hour and ‘Haus of Gaga’ Drag Show at Red Bear Brewing: Red Bear Brewing is turning three, making for a busy afternoon and night at the NoMa favorite. Start at happy hour, where the first 100 customers between 3 and 6 p.m. receive a free pint of beer or cider. (The brewery repeats the giveaway on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.) Later on, drag host with the most Desiree Dik marks three years of drag shows at Red Bear with a Lady Gaga-themed party. Crystal Edge, Jayzeer Shantey and Erotica also take the stage. Arrive early for the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing party, and stick around for the performance. “Drag Race” at 8 p.m., drag show at 9:30 p.m. Free.
Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Secret Dream Gap Tour at MedStar Capitals Iceplex: While the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association works toward the goal of establishing a professional hockey league in the United States, it has hosted showcase events with NHL teams in the United States and Canada. This weekend, the event is finally coming to the Capitals’ practice facility in Ballston. Four teams are competing in the tournament, representing Minnesota, Boston, Calgary and Toronto. In addition to the four games, the players are hosting three clinics for female hockey players of all skill levels. Tickets are $15 for the individual Friday and Saturday games, $25 for the two Sunday games, or $40 for a weekend pass. Through Sunday; times vary.
Folger Consort at St. Mark’s Church: The early music ensemble-in-residence of the Folger Shakespeare Library returns with a pair of spring concerts at St. Mark’s Church on Capitol Hill. On March 4 to 6, they’ll explore music from the earliest “Viennese School” — the court of Maximilian I — with a focus on works by 16th-century composer Ludwig Senfl, performed in new arrangements by composer David Froom and featuring tenor Steven Soph. Tickets are available for streaming and in-person attendance. Friday through Sunday. $35 in-person.
‘Kung Fu Hustle’ at Suns Cinema: The movie lineup at Suns Cinema is focused on martial arts in March, and it wouldn’t be martial arts month without a showing of the 2004 film “Kung Fu Hustle.” Riding off the success of “Shaolin Soccer,” director Stephen Chow helped usher in the modern day martial arts film with “Kung Fu Hustle,” which features older actors famous for their roles in 1970s Hong Kong action films. The film, set in the 1940s, is about two criminals, Sing and Bone, who want to join the Axe Gang, but instead end up making a bunch of enemies. 7 p.m. $10.
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Peter Waddell’s paintings bring America’s history and architecture to life. Check out this article promoting Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell’s work on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm in his studio virtually, for a look behind the canvas to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents Day.
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Watch holiday video with Executive Director Mark Hudson, who sends a heartfelt thank you to all our visitors, donors, members, friends and neighbors and appreciates your support. Together we keep history alive. Join us and preserve this National Historic Landmark for future generations. Click to donate
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The 29th Annual Garden Party at Tudor Place celebrated the organization, its supporters, staff and board members who make this special place full of history and beauty available to all. ‘Welcome to the Annual Garden Party,’ the note from executive director Mark Hudson read. ‘The 15 month hiatus has not dampened our excitement about honoring the Georgetown Garden Club for their partnership and support.’
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