Welcome Pierre!
Welcome Pierre!
Washington, DC
Celebrate with neighbors and local history lovers to properly "Welcome Pierre" with a gathering and a grateful toast to the designer of our Unique National Capital! Hosted at Dumbarton House! Enjoy a stunning view of L'Enfant's City while sipping a signature cocktail, snacking on appetizers and t...
Saturday, March 9 2019
6:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Dumbarton at Dusk: Science Edition with Grand Opening of STEM in the Historic House Exhibit
Dumbarton at Dusk: Science Edition with Grand Opening of STEM in the Historic House Exhibit
Washington, DC
Spend an evening at the Grand Opening of Dumbarton House's STEM in the Historic House Exhibit! Stem in the Historic House highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in the preservation of history's treasures. This Dumbarton at Dusk will include a private preview of th...
Thursday, February 21 2019
5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Family Memories Workshop
Family Memories Workshop
Washington, DC
Need to store a family quilt or preserve family pictures? Want an oral history from a relative? Don't know how to save great-grandma's recipes or great-grandpa's immigration paperwork? Spend an afternoon at Dumbarton House with family history experts and learn the skills necessary for saving your...
Saturday, February 16 2019
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Gal-entine's Day Tea
Gal-entine's Day Tea
Washington, DC
Celebrate the joys of female friendship with a fun and festive tea for you and your gal pals! There will be an elegant tea for you to enjoy along with a modern, sassy take on the traditional ladies craft: needlepoint! Dumbarton House will have all the materials you need to start a fun, take-home ...
Saturday, February 9 2019
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Jane Austen Birthday Tea
Jane Austen Birthday Tea
Washington, DC
Mrs. Bennett has requested your presence to Celebrate the Birthday of Ms. Jane Austen At Eleven o’clock in the Morning In the Belle Vue Room, Dumbarton House 2715 Q street NW Sunday the sixtieth, twenty nineteen Guests will graciously enjoy High Tea, Jane Austen Trivia, Games, Cake, Gifts a...
Sunday, December 16 2018
11:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Tea with Santa
Tea with Santa
Washington, DC
Sit back, relax and let Santa’s helpers serve you during this magical holiday experience. Visit with Santa and hear a special holiday story. Families enjoy a delicious holiday tea complete with special holiday tea blends, hot apple cider, sandwiches and desserts. After taking tea, children decora...
Sat, Dec 8 2018
11:00 AM
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Sun, Dec 9 2018
1:00 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour - Cocoa, Carols & Colored Lights in Georgetown
Georgetown Walking Tour - Cocoa, Carols & Colored Lights in Georgetown
Washington, DC
Bundle up and stroll through streets of Georgetown while sipping hot chocolate, singing your favorite holiday tune and viewing the various house decorations. Help Dumbarton House staff & volunteers judge and designate the Yule time winners while learning how this historic neighborhood celebrates...
Saturday, December 8 2018
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Holidays Through History
Holidays Through History
Washington, DC
Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House invite you to celebrate the holidays through history. Enjoy tours of the three festively decorated historic houses while enjoying activities, music, food and sample historic cocktails unique to each site. $25 per person in advance. Rese...
Friday, November 30 2018
5:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Georgetown Walking Tour - Kennedy's Georgetown
Georgetown Walking Tour - Kennedy's Georgetown
Washington, DC
Stroll through Georgetown with Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides. Walk to the homes and neighborhood spots frequented by President Kennedy and Jackie during their years in Washington. See where the couple became engaged, their Georgetown home, and where Jackie stayed ...
Saturday, November 24 2018
12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Afternoon Autumn Tea
Afternoon Autumn Tea
Washington, DC
Celebrate Autumn with a festive tea! Before you partake in tea enjoy the opportunity to view rarely displayed porcelain tea cups, tea pots and silver from our collection while testing your tea knowledge! After, enjoy a full high tea with several tea options as well as a fall themed tea sandwich...
Saturday, November 17 2018
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
