The Decatur House is one of the oldest surviving homes in Washington DC, and with a notable location across from the
White House, it has been the home to some of the most prominent political figures in American history.
Built in 1818, the home was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe who is known as the "Father of American Architecture," and built by naval hero Stephen Decatur.
The home was then occupied by the likes of Henry Clay, Martin Van Buren, Edward Livingston, and many more prominent political figures.
This home is full of so much history and so many stories, for instance, in 1829, Charlotte Dupuy, a slave of Henry Clay, sued for her rights to freedom while living in the house.
Today the home if full of period furnishings including silver, antiques, ceramics, and works of art. Step back in time and visit a beautiful home full of history at the Decatur House Museum.
