Located on Jackson Place, this house was designed by Benjamin Latrobe and built in 1819 for naval hero Commodore Stephen Decatur. Erected shortly after the White House and St. John's Church, Decatur House was the first private residence on Layfayette Square. In the 1870s General Edward Beale bought the house and remodeled it in the Victorian style. The house which has long been a center for social and political activity, contains memorabilia from the Decatur and Beale eras in period rooms. Open Tuesday through Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday noon-4pm; closed major holidays.
Location:
748 Jackson Pl., Washington DC 20006
Telephone
202-842-0920
Other History nearby:
(Washington) African-American Civil War Memorial
(Waldorf) Afro-American Heritage Museum
(Alexandria) Alexandria Black History Resource Center
(Washington) Anacostia Museum
(Washington) Anderson House
(Arlington) Arlington National Cemetery
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02/21 Coming to The Washington area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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