The Decatur House in Washington, DC is one of the oldest homes in the District. It is one of only three remaining residential buildings designed by Benjamin Latrobe, "Father of Americfan Architecture". Decatur House sets on Lafayette Square, across from the White House and is a an example of Federalist style architecture. Originally built by Naval hero Stephen Decatur and completed in 1818, the house has been undergoing restorations and is filled tales that strech from elite socializing to a slave's campaign for freedom.
Address:
1610 H Street, NW
Metro Stop: Farragut West
Guided House Tours:
(Self-guided historic house tours are not offered)
Friday and Saturday:
10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m.,
2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Sunday:
12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 donation per person
Exhibit Gallery (self-guided):
Featuring: The Half Had Not Been Told Me: African Americans on Lafayette Square (1795-1965)
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Cell Phone Tours:
The tour can be accessed 24 hours a day using your cell phone and a directional map, available at the visitor entrance at 1610 H Street, NW
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Museum Shop:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Business Office:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.