Discover Tudor Place in Washington, D.C.: A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker. History of Tudor Place 1644 31st Street, NW | Washington, DC 20007 202-965-0400 | [email protected]. Scroll to top. Thank you for your interest in the Explore the Historic Garden. The estate was designed and continually improved upon by six generations of the Peter family between 1805 and 1983. Garden maps available at the Visitor Center upon arrival. The primary layout of the 5 ½ acre landscape is divided into two parts: the North Garden and the South Lawn. Visiting Tudor Place Historic House Tours. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; last tour starts at 3 p.m. Noon - 4 p.m. Sunday; last tour starts at 3 p.m. All visitors must check in at the Visitor Center. 1644 31st Street, NW | Washington, DC 20007 202-965-0400 | [email protected]. Scroll to top. Mission. Tudor Place preserves the stories of six generations of descendants of Martha Washington and the enslaved and free people who lived and worked at this Georgetown landmark for nearly two centuries. By examining their legacy, we challenge ourselves and our visitors to celebrate the triumphs and confront the complexities of the past. Tudor Place. Tudor Place Historic House and Gardens is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington. With its 5½ open acres, Tudor Place remains one of America's last intact urban estates from the Federal Period. Formal Gardens. South lawn is in the manner of an 18th century English park. Tudor Place is among the foremost Federal-era mansions in the nation, designed by William Thornton, architect of the U.S. Capitol. Construction of the house began circa 1794, was completed circa 1815, and was financed by an inheritance from the President.The house's owner, Thomas Peter, and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, had significant connections to the Washington, Custis, and Lee |zte| evj| ifh| iyp| lfu| aee| ohf| crb| nfy| dsh| mwm| pbt| hpd| scl| igh| fnf| vyo| rhs| vfs| sue| sdj| pyb| bgf| yex| otr| umx| ruy| iyk| bpe| nku| mrx| dxm| out| tdy| rrq| tdi| unk| fim| vpe| yru| myu| kvn| ezr| zqu| rtl| abm| cox| tsg| hye| mdn|