Historic Homes
Historic homes and mansions that have been preserved as museums to show what life was like for historic figures. Find historic homes in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, located in Georgetown's Historic District, this National Historic Landmark, was originally owned by Martha Custis Peter, the granddaughter of Martha Washington.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, located in Georgetown's Historic District, this National Historic Landmark, was originally owned by Martha Custis Peter, the granddaughter of Martha Washington.
Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, DC
President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, DC gives Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at Lincoln's Cottage features exhibitions that tell the story of Lincoln’s role as Commander-in-Chief.
President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, DC gives Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at Lincoln's Cottage features exhibitions that tell the story of Lincoln’s role as Commander-in-Chief.
Old Stone House - Georgetown
Old Stone House, built in 1765, is the oldest known private home in Washington, DC. See photos of Old Stone House in Georgetown.
Old Stone House, built in 1765, is the oldest known private home in Washington, DC. See photos of Old Stone House in Georgetown.
Hillwood Museum & Gardens: Marjorie Merriweather Post Mansion
This Washington, DC historic site, former estate of art collector and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, showcases Russian and French art.
This Washington, DC historic site, former estate of art collector and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, showcases Russian and French art.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
This National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross. The house sits adjacent to Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland.
This National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross. The house sits adjacent to Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin to be Preserved as an Historic Site
Montgomery County, Maryland has agreed to purchase and restore the former home of Josiah Henson, a slave that served as Harriet Beecher Stowe's model for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Montgomery County, Maryland has agreed to purchase and restore the former home of Josiah Henson, a slave that served as Harriet Beecher Stowe's model for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Visit this Washington, DC museum and learn about the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, an African American woman educator, presidential advisor, and political activist.
Visit this Washington, DC museum and learn about the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, an African American woman educator, presidential advisor, and political activist.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, DC
Tour the beautifully restored Victorian Mansion that was the former home of Frederick Douglass, the famous abolitionist and advisor to Lincoln.
Tour the beautifully restored Victorian Mansion that was the former home of Frederick Douglass, the famous abolitionist and advisor to Lincoln.
Dumbarton House
Visit Dumbarton House, a museum and home of the colonial period in Georgetown in Washington, DC.
Visit Dumbarton House, a museum and home of the colonial period in Georgetown in Washington, DC.
Mount Vernon
Visit the 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family. Tour the 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's. Tour the outbuildings, including the kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, coach house and stables. Located in Northern Virginia, just minutes from Washington, DC.
Visit the 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family. Tour the 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's. Tour the outbuildings, including the kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, coach house and stables. Located in Northern Virginia, just minutes from Washington, DC.
Rippon Lodge – Woodbridge, Virginia
Rippon Lodge – Woodbridge, Virginia
Rippon Lodge – Woodbridge, Virginia
Sully Historic Site
Tour the home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress, and learn about life in the early 19th century.
Tour the home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress, and learn about life in the early 19th century.
Belair Mansion and Stable Museum
Plantation house featuring 18th-century paintings and furnishings.
Plantation house featuring 18th-century paintings and furnishings.
Carlyle House
This Old Town Alexandria, Virginia home of John and Sara Carlyle served as the headquarters of General Braddock, the leader of the British forces during the French and Indian War.
This Old Town Alexandria, Virginia home of John and Sara Carlyle served as the headquarters of General Braddock, the leader of the British forces during the French and Indian War.
Gunston Hall Plantation
Visit the home of George Mason, one of the men who founded the Consitution and the Bill of Rights. This colonial home is an 18th century plantation set on 550 beautiful acres in Lorton, Virginia.
Visit the home of George Mason, one of the men who founded the Consitution and the Bill of Rights. This colonial home is an 18th century plantation set on 550 beautiful acres in Lorton, Virginia.
Oatlands Plantation
A 3,400-acre historic plantation near Leesburg, Virginia with formal gardens and an 1810 greenhouse.
A 3,400-acre historic plantation near Leesburg, Virginia with formal gardens and an 1810 greenhouse.
Woodlawn Plantation and Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House
The estate of Nellie Custis Lewis, granddaughter of George and Martha Washington,located just 3 miles from Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Virginia.
The estate of Nellie Custis Lewis, granddaughter of George and Martha Washington,located just 3 miles from Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Virginia.