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Decatur House makes for an unparalleled site for a variety of special events including receptions, meetings, conferences, holiday parties or weddings.
Home to the National Center for White House History, located across from the White House, this was the first and last private residence on Lafayette Square. The distinguished neoclassical house is the work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the country's first professional architect and engineer, who is most famous for his construction of the Capitol and the design of many of its beautiful interior...
I was privileged to attend a private function at Decatur House; a dinner served in the garden on a summer evening was pure enchantment.
The home is lovely, and all I could think of was Jacqueline Kennedy's efforts so many years ago to save the historic homes along Lafayette Square from destruction - she has my thanks all these years...
The house is worth a visit. Perfectly maintained. A view of a businessman's family's life in the 19th century. The shop is not what it used to be, but still worth a visit. Staff is nice and helpful.
We were in DC on the day they had a free open house put on the the National Center for While House History which operates this historic house. We are members of the National Trust for Historic Places which owns the house and had visited it years ago.
The open house had staff providing information about the house and its...
Our fourth graders go to the Decatur House each year. They learn about the Civil War from knowledgeable and kind staff. Then they get to put on a play (that is filmed by the staff) about the Emancipation Proclamation. The kids even get to dress up! It is a great time for all. The house itself is beautiful and is...
My 4th grade student took a field trip to the Decatur House and I got to go as a chaperone! I just wish they could have toured more of the house! The education team at this location 'filmed' the kids who all dressed the parts of Lincoln's cabinet and military leaders for a reenactment of the signing of the Emancipation...
Decatur House can be found at Jackson Pl Nw 748. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Washington there are 59 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.
Decatur House is a National Trust Historic Site, operated by the White House Historical Association.
Located across from the White House, Decatur House is the oldest house on Lafayette Square. It was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe in 1819. The first owner, Stephen Decatur, was killed in a duel. A number of distinguished Washington families resided in the house afterwards, each one adding Victorian renovations and furnishings to this fine Federal-style mansion.
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