As part of Georgetown Main Street’s Art All Night, Tudor Place opens its gardens and grounds for an evening of art, music, and making 🎨
The Evening
Sketch the Lily Pond
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Summerhouse & Bowling Green
Sketch the Lily Pond and surrounding landscape at your own pace. Materials available on site. This activity ends at 6:30, as the area has no lighting after dark.
Lawn Games: Pastimes & Play
5:30 – 7:45 p.m. | East Lawn
Drop in for lawn games inspired by historic pastimes and Tudor Place.
Inspired by Armistead Peter 3rd: Paint Your Own Historic Watercolor
5:30 – 7:45 p.m. | South Lawn
Create your own watercolor inspired by artwork by Armistead Peter 3rd. Drop in anytime. Materials will be available.
Stories Behind the Canvas
5:30 – 7:45 p.m. | Gazebo / South Lawn
Drop by the Gazebo for conversation prompts inspired by the stories, experiences, and ideas behind the artwork.
Painting the Past with Peter Waddell
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Grape Arbor
Join Artist-In-Residence Peter Waddell for a conversation about art, history, and Tudor Place.
Garden Soundscapes: Live Music
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | North Door / Boxwood Ellipse
Settle into the garden and enjoy live music from local musicians.
Art from the Archive: The Artist Behind the Painting
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. | Temple Portico / South Lawn
Discover the story behind the historic painting that inspired the evening’s watercolor activity.
Throughout the evening: visit the Museum Shop, explore the gardens, and discover Tudor Place at your own pace.
Times and locations are subject to change.
Good to know
The Historic House is closed for the evening; the gardens and grounds are open. Every activity is hands-on, welcome to all ages, and easy to join at any point.
