Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Check out the Tudor Place calendar to learn more about exciting events coming up in May. https://buff.ly/3GjELCT

Join us May 2 for a Tudor Nights program exploring the broad history of service that a single family contains. Peter family members served and volunteered in five wars, stretching from the War of 1812 to World War II. Explore their stories through a rich collection of photographs and objects. Afterward, join us for cocktails and lite hors d’oeuvres. Register now here: https://buff.ly/3QbalJc

Environmental control systems using geothermal energy designed for the Garage and Historic House is one of the sustainability measures in our Master Preservation Plan. In the summer, heat from these buildings will be submerged into the ground; in the winter, heat will be extracted from energy stored in the earth. This will help preserve historical resources while reducing the environmental footprint.

Tudor Place honors Mr. Tom Birch at the Spring Garden Party on May 22. A longtime Georgetown resident, Tom he has been a staunch supporter of Tudor Place as visitor, donor, ambassador and in recent years as volunteer - giving tours to visitors from around the world! Congratulations Tom and thank you for your service to Tudor Place.

Discover the life of Patty Allen in a blog post from archivist and historian Heather Bollinger. Patty Allen was an enslaved woman who labored as a cook for the Peter family. https://buff.ly/3UoFsn9 Griddle Maker unknown, c.1770 Iron 1007

Get down in the trenches and uncover Peter family stories of soldiers and volunteers at war. Join us for Tudor Nights: Up in Arms: A Family’s Service. See rarely displayed objects and ephemera before enjoying cocktails and lite hors d’oeuvres. Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Get tickets here: https://buff.ly/3QbalJc

Tudor Place was recently recognized into Destination DC’s Sustainability District. This recognition validates our commitment to eco-friendly practices, preserving our heritage while reducing our environmental footprint. This is but one part of stewarding a National Historic Landmark for generations to come. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3Uomqxe

Sometime in the last decade, Goutweed, an old herbal plant, was added to flower beds in the North Garden. While it does serve as a lovely groundcover, it is choking out the upright, flowering perennials. In our commitment to minimize the use of chemicals, we will attempt to eradicate the goutweed by smothering it. First, staff mow close to the ground. Next, they step cover it with cardboard. And finally, they apply a thick layer of mulch. To see this process in action, visit the garden Tuesday - Sunday.

This #RecordStoreDay, we're flipping through the Tudor Place collection, which contains about 200 vinyl records, most of which belonged to Armistead Peter 3rd.

Tudor Tots is back for the spring season. Kids aged 18 months to four years are invited to bi-weekly themed events with story time and a fun craft. Upcoming events will cover bees, rainbows and more. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3RRsqLc