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.

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Press Release: Tudor Place Announces 29th Annual Garden Party

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Press Release

March 2, 2021

Washington, DC – Executive Director Mark Hudson and President of the Board Mary Moffett Keaney are pleased to announce that the 29th Annual Garden Party at Tudor Place Historic House & Garden will take place on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Tudor Place was completed in 1816 by Martha Parke Custis Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington, and her husband Thomas Peter. Owned by six generations of the Peter family for nearly 200 years, it opened as a public museum in October 1988.

Read the full press release here.

 

The Washington Post – A Curious Manuscript Sends Tudor Place’s Archivist on a History Hunt

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The first clue to the story behind the papers discovered in the basement of the Georgetown mansion was who didn’t write them.

Bob Vila – The Vice President’s House and 12 Other Overlooked Political Palaces

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Where should you go for the best views of the Potomac River? While some might point you to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate, locals fond of offbeat landmarks will recommend this Federal-style manse along the river, which was home to Washington’s step-granddaughter, Martha Parke Custis Peter.

Washingtonian – 92 Hidden Gems and Attractions in Washington

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Ranked #8 by Washingtonian Magazine’s top hidden gems and attractions in Washington.

The Washington Post – 15 Things to Do in the DC Area this Week

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