My 4th grade student took a field trip to the Decatur House and I got to go as a chaperone! I just wish they could have toured more of the house! The education team at this location 'filmed' the kids who all dressed the parts of Lincoln's cabinet and military leaders for a reenactment of the signing of the Emancipation...
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Decatur House
748 Jackson Place NW, Washington DC, DC 20006
(National Mall)
202-842-0920
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Ranked #103 of 229 attractions in Washington DC
Description: Right across from the White House, this is one of the oldest surviving homes in Washington DC and was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
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You really should spend some time at the Stephen Decatur house. Both the house itself and the extensive White House gift shop. Decatur was a pioneer and far ahead of the times.
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a wonderful period home near the white house. a short visit and a nice break.
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This house should be as popular as any other monumental Washington, D.C. attraction. Built in 1818 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe (who also designed St John' s church in Lafayette Square) the house has seen everyone from visiting dignitaries to presidents. This building has survived from not only its significance but also the careful preservation from its owners to become the...
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Do NOT miss this place! It is down the street from the White House, across the street and over from the Church of the Presidents (if that's the exact name). The tour cost about 5 bucks. There was just myself and another couple in this tour. The young woman who did the tour was knowledgable, and very very gratious. I...
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