🇺🇸 Washington DC｜Tudor Place: A Historic Gem Hidden in Georgetown

Just discovered another “little Europe” in DC 😍 — so peaceful it feels like a countryside castle! The architecture blends American, French, and English styles, surrounded by blooming gardens. Pure bliss! 🌸🏰 🏡 Tudor Place This historic home tells the story of six generations of Martha Washington’s descendants 🧳, as well as enslaved and free people who lived and worked here over two centuries. A perfect example of Federal-era architecture in the capital—functional yet intimate, with rich collections. 🎫 Book indoor tours online (check hours!). The gardens are open to explore on your own. 🌿 The estate isn’t huge—more like a “private backyard” vibe—with a carriage house 🚗, flower gardens, wooded paths, and plenty of spots to sit and relax. The large lawn behind the house once offered views all the way to Arlington (before trees and high-rises grew in!). 🪟 The most striking feature? The beautiful curved windows and doors that open onto the grand lawn — seamless indoor-outdoor flow! 📀 The current guided tour focuses on Ancestral Spaces: People of African Descent at Tudor Place — a powerful exhibit sharing stories of Black individuals and families who shaped life here. 💒 You can even book private events (think weddings!) here through their website. Perfect for a short historical and nature escape in Georgetown 🍃. I love pretending it’s my own mansion while wandering around… then “resting in my garden” on a bench 😌. #DChistory #TudorPlace #GeorgetownDC #HistoricHomes #DCgardens #DMVtravel #DCexploration