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Decatur House is one
of the oldest surviving homes in Washington, DC, and one of only three
remaining residential buildings in the country designed by Benjamin Henry
Latrobe, the father of American architecture.
Completed in 1818
for naval hero Stephen Decatur and his wife Susan, its distinguished neoclassical
architecture and prominent location across from the White House made Decatur
House one of the capital's most desirable addresses and home to many of
our nation’s most prominent figures. Today, visitors see a restoration
in progress and hear the compelling stories of this unique site, from
elite socializing to a slave's campaign for freedom. |
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Just
steps away from the White House, Decatur House offers a glimpse into nearly
200 years of Washington history.
Come see our special exhibtion "The Half Had Not Been Told Me: African Americans on Lafayette Square (1795-1965)" |
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Decatur House Museum Shop features a splendid selection of gifts perfect for personal and corporate giving.
The Museum Shop is your destination for Inauguration Souvenirs and mementos.
Open
7 days a week! |
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You are invited to the Washington, DC Couture Wedding Consortium 2009 Bridal Show at Decatur House.
For more information, click on the above logo.
Hope to see you there!
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