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Tudor Place
1644 31st Street
Georgetown between Q & R Streets
Washington, DC
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Tuesday Teas
Spring at Tudor Place
Tuesday, 4/4 AND 4/11| 1 to 3 pm
As green returns to the Tudor Place gardens, celebrate the changing season with an afternoon tea at Tudor Place. Sample a traditional Victorian service complete with tea sandwiches, scones, delicious
desserts, and historic tea blends. Afterward, join docents for guided tour through the 1816 historic mansion. (Recommended for adults, teens and mature tweens.)
As green returns to the Tudor Place gardens, celebrate the changing season with an afternoon tea at Tudor Place. Sample a traditional Victorian service complete with tea sandwiches, scones, delicious desserts, and historic tea blends. Afterward, join docents for guided tour through the 1816 historic mansion. (Recommended for adults, teens and mature tweens.)
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On the South Lawn...
Civil War Encampment
at Tudor Place!
When war divided the nation, it cleaved the capital city, too. Experience it live,
mingling at Tudor Place with costumed enactors from all sides and factions -
and additional activities
for all ages.
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3 weeks left...
Now, through March 31!
"Window on Washington"
features rare items from the Tudor Place collections -
Reservations not required!
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We're in the comics...
Tudor Place forebear in the "Flashbacks" strip.
Click the images above and below to read about Robert Peter -
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House/Town tours...
SECOND SATURDAYS
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, Tudor Place offers two unique tours covering life in wartime in the Federal City, in Georgetown, and on the estate itself, filled with fascinating personal stories of strife and family life and led by a costumed interpreter.
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Tudor Place
Historic House & Garden
1644 31st Street, NW
Georgetown between Q &R
Washington, DC
202-
www.tudorplace.org
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Juniors & Cadets Girl Scouts in George-
town Day Saturday, March 2410 to 11:30 am
Scouts explore architectural styles from around the world, while touring historic homes in Georgetown. After the tour, they will design their own buildings and landscape. The program meets all requirements for the Junior Architecture Badge and several requirements for Interest Projects in Museum Discovery, Architecture and Environmental Design.
Mad Hatter Tea
Saturday, March 31
1 to 3 pm
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Spring Tea and Chocolate Workshop
FOR CHILDREN 5+ AND FAMILIES
Tuesday, April 3
10 -
ALSO OFFERED APRIL 5.
Enjoy a festive spring tea, complete with tempting treats, poured by a costumed interpreter
with stories to tell about the how early Americans bought, prepared and served the
exotic treats of tea and chocolate. See period servers and implements and follow
it with the delicious project of decorating three-
Cherry Blossom Tea
Wednesday, April 4
1 to 3 pm
ALSO OFFERED APRIL 11.
Celebrate the return of cherry blossoms to Tudor Place! This traditional tea includes tea sandwiches, scones, delicious desserts, and Japanese tea blends. After the tea join docents for a relaxing stroll through Tudor Place's beautiful 5 ½ acre gardens. (Recommended for adults, teens and mature tweens.)
Spring Tea and Chocolate Workshop
FOR CHILDREN 5+ AND FAMILIES
Thursday, April 5
10 -
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Eggstravaganza!
Friday, April 6 10 am to NOON
ALSO OFFERED APRIL 7, 10-
FOR MEMBERS ONLY, AS LIMITED SPACE REMAINS.
(TO BECOME A MEMBER, CLICK HERE.)
All ages can revel in spring and Easter fun at the 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza!, D.C.'s largest egg hunt, including a thrilling Egg Roll contest. Hop up to egg
games, egg decorating and games from the past. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny. When the excitement's too much, stroll 5.5 acres of glorious gardens. (Garden maps available.)
Egg Hunt starts at 10:45 a.m., with Egg Roll following at 11. Each participating
child should bring a bag or basket, large spoon, and hard-
Cherry Blossom Tea
Wednesday, April 11
1 to 3 pm
ALSO OFFERED APRIL 4.
FOR DETAILS, SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
Civil War Encampment
on the Tudor Place Grounds
Saturday, April 14
10 am -
Civil War camp tentYou are an citizen of 1860s Georgetown and the war has come to your doorstep, if only for a few hours. Walk among and talk with Union and Confederate soldiers and enslaved workers on the lawns at Tudor Place. See a Union Artillery unit and attend the School of the Soldier, where children study arms and drills, and try out period dress and games. On mansion tours, hear about the estate's history or the roles and lives of servants and enslaved workers on the "Out of Sight" tour, offered periodically throughout the day. Also on the schedule, authors of Civil War books and other experts will cover topics including Lincoln, Harper's Ferry, Victorian dress, and the war roles of African American women.
Civil War Georgetown
House & Walking Tours
Saturday, May 12
and subsequent 2nd Saturdays through November
HOUSE TOUR: 10:30-
WALKING TOUR: 1-
A SPECIAL TUDOR PLACE TEA
Sunday, May 13
Choose from two seatings, 11 am or 2 pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with a traditional early American tea. Families can sample period teas, finger sandwiches, and delicious desserts in an enchanting historic building. Join costumed interpreters for a lively demonstration of tea history and etiquette. Afterward, make a special period craft for mom to take home.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden | 1644 31st Street, NW | Washington | DC | 20007