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Dumbarton House
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2715 Q St NW(between N 26th St & N 27th St)
Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood: Georgetown
(202) 337-2288
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 11 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
6 reviews for Dumbarton House
6 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah M.
Washington, DC
12/3/2011
Absolutely lovely and a very informative staff.
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Review from Juju K.
New York, NY
7/23/2011
Spent a lovely afternoon here. There was nobody around except for 1 guide lady in the gift shop. I love exploring old homes to get a glimpse of life long ago. The house is beautiful. It was elegant but not too gaudy. They did a wonderful job recreating the rooms in the federal period style and painting what upper middle-class life in D.C. was like.
It also has a very peaceful outdoor garden, but it rained the day I was there. The place closes at 3:00 but they let me wait out the rain.
The place is small so the whole visit will probably take about 30 minutes or so. If you are in Georgetown, it is a must see.
Student ID will get you in for free. -
Review from paul l.
North Bethesda, MD
7/1/2010
This place is beautiful!~ It would probably had been better if we weren't there when it was so dark.
It's a classic post colonial home, with period charm everywhere! We were there for a formal event, so it was obviously decked out more lavishly than it normally would have been. But still, even when not all coiffed to perfection, this place is like taking a time machine back to the Regency era.... sitting on the grass... reading Wuthering Heights... having a nice picnic. You can just picture yourself in fine period garb in a beautifully restored setting.
A great place for a wedding/formal event! -
Review from Gayle G.
Woodbridge, VA
1/6/2007 2 photos
This historic house in Georgetown was constructed in the 18th century in style now known as "Federal style." The first resident of Dumbarton was the first U.S. Treasury register. About 15 years later, Dolley Madison took refuge here once she fled the White House to avoid the British attack.
This house was actually moved one hundred feet to make way for the Q Street/Dumbarton Bridge. Today, Dumbarton holds china that was once owned by Martha Washington's grandchild, as well as toys, books and art dating back to the 1800's.
Most of the furniture here dates back to the late 18th century or early 19th century. The same holds true for the paintings and wall hangings. You can see these items by taking a tour of the house which costs five bucks, . If you have a student ID, you get in free!Listed in: Think You Know D.C??
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Review from Beth L.
5/7/2009 1 photo
My best friend got married here last weekend...gorgeous spot for a wedding! Beautiful gardens and places for the ceremony/reception/pictures.
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Review from Les D.
3/6/2010
Very nice and knowledgeable tour guide. Pleasant garden and property in a quiet part of the city. Well decorated to the period and a terrific historical home of DC's earliest days that is not represented in any other home in DC. Easy and pleasant walk from the Dupont Circle Metro. Also recommend the nearby Anderson House and the Philips Collection. Do pay attention to the hours. A very nice attraction for out of town tourists.
