Tudor Place keeps the history of Georgetown alive as well as the sights and sounds of the day with historical documents, paintings, antiques, and other unique treasures. Martha Custis Peter who was the granddaughter of Martha Washington, bought the land with an $8,000 legacy from George Washington. Designed to be both a monument to Washington as well as a home for her daughters, Tudor Place is know around the world as a famous example of American neoclassical architecture. Tudor Place remained under the ownership and care of six generations of the family until 1983. Tudor Place is a must see with a vast collection of European and American arts, over 100 objects belonging to George and Martha Washington, porcelain, silver, sculptures, glassware, and many other unique pieces. In addition to the historic mansion and all its furnishings, Tudor Place is also home to an amazing five acre garden featuring lush flowers, trees and even a Japanese Tea House. Tudor Place is a unique adventure with the beauty and history of the mansion and grounds, all shaped by generations of the same family.
The Behind the Scenes Tour at Tudor Place will give people an idea into how a storable landmarks is preserved for future generations to observe and learn from.
Sometimes reading about history can be boring, so if you want to learn about history in a fun way, attend the Bringing History to Life in Georgetown: Civil War Washington program at Tudor Place in Georgetown located just a short ways away from Washington, DC.
You love wine and you love history, well now you can have a fun experience with them both at the same time by attending the Drinking with La Fayette: French Wine Tasting event at Tudor Place in Georgetown.
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