Washington, DC Sights

Decatur House

#242 of 727 things to do in Washington, DC

#4263 of 27205 things to do in North America

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  • Address
    • 748 Jackson Place NW visitor entrance 1610 H St NW
  • Transport
    • Farragut West
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 202 842 0920
  • Price
    • admission by donation
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat, to 8pm Thu, noon-4pm Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Decatur House

Designed in 1818 by Benjamin Latrobe for the War of 1812 naval hero Stephen Decatur, Decatur House sits at Lafayette Sq’s northwest corner. It holds the honor of being the first and last house on the square to be occupied as a private residence, and architecturally, it’s an interesting mash-up of austere Federal and wedding cake Victorian influences. A tour details the lives of famous tenants – including Martin Van Buren and Henry Clay – and the slaves who waited upon them.

 

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