Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
The House -
Thomas Peter, son of the first mayor of Georgetown, and his wife Martha Custis, granddaughter of Martha Washington, purchased an 8 1/2-acre city lot in 1805 with an $8,000 legacy from George Washington. A grand residence was designed by Dr. William Thornton, a self-taught architect, on the land to overlook the Potomac River. Thornton's other Washington buildings include the first United States Capitol and The Octagon. A National Historic Landmark, Tudor Place is known nationally and internationally as a premier example of American neoclassical architecture.
During 179 years of single-family ownership, an impressive collection of European and American decorative arts were amassed. Highlights include over 100 objects originally belonging to George and Martha Washington, an outstanding 19th- century American silver collection, and an extraordinary porcelain collection. An extensive collection of furniture, glassware, sculpture, portraits, prints, and textiles tell the story of each generation. The house, furnishings, and grounds are well documented by a remarkable archival collection including letters, diaries, books, bills, and photographs.
The Garden -
Today, the remaining 5 1/2 acres of this unique garden maintain much of the original Federal period design. In the early-19th century the family had many different requirements for the land including orchards, vegetable gardens, a stable, and grazing land for cows and horses. Six successive generations of the Peter family cared for and embellished the landscape as Georgetown and the Federal City grew around them. The last owner, Armistead Peter 3rd, completed major projects during the mid-20th century that shaped the gardens we see today.
The Washington DC Power Pass includes a Guided House Tour and Self-Tour of the Garden at the Tudor Place Historic House and Garden.
The Washington DC Power Pass is an attraction pass that includes admission to many popular Washington DC tourist attractions and tours - all for one low price. Washington DC Power Passes are available in 1, 2, 3, and 5 day durations.
Location:
Between Q and R Streets in Georgetown area of DC.
Metro 20 minute walk from Foggy Bottom or Dupont Circle Stations. Buses 1-2 blocks away.
Address:
1644 31st Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-965-0400
Hours of Operation:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday – tours at 10:00 am – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm
Saturday Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00pm. Tours on the hour, last on at 3:00 pm
Sunday Open 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Tours on the hour from 12:00 to 3:00 pm
