Description
The Decatur House is one of the last residences of its kind in Washington. Built in 1818 for Naval hero Stephen Decatur and later occupied by Gen. Edward Beale, the home has often served as a meeting place for politicians and the influential members of high society.
Hobbies & Activities category: Historical museum;  Manor or country house;  National Register of Buildings;  Architecture - Victorian
Address
Decatur House
1610 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
United States
Phone 1 (202) 842-0920
Fax 1 (202) 842-0030
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Closed15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
Donations accepted.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Metro: Farragut West. Bus: 30, 32, 34, 36, 42, X2, X4, N2/4/6.
Typical Visit
1 hour
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