Tudor Place

Tudor Place is a museum estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington featuring a main house in classical style and expansive gardens. The building shows symmetrical wings, columns at the entrance, and generous grounds stretching across several acres.

William Thornton, who also designed the Capitol, built the house in 1815 for the granddaughter of Martha Washington. The family lived in the estate until the late 20th century, preserving the original furnishings across six generations.

The estate preserves objects from several generations of a family closely connected to the first president of the United States. Visitors today see original furniture and household items that show the daily life and habits of early American society.

Visits take place on weekend afternoons and require advance booking. The rooms and gardens are accessible on foot, with some areas spread across multiple floors.

The collection includes personal belongings and documents that remained with one family for over two centuries without interruption. This continuity allows tracing the evolution of American life through the eyes of a single lineage.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Architects: William Thornton

Architectural style: Federal architecture

Website: http://tudorplace.org

GPS coordinates: 38.91081,-77.06334

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31