Tour the Historic Decatur House (For Free!)
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 10:30 AM - 15:00 PM
H Street Northwest, Washington, Washington, United States, 20006
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About this Event
A fixture of the president’s neighborhood since 1818, Decatur House has been home to foreign and American dignitaries, secretaries of state, members of Congress, and a vice president, in addition to numerous free and enslaved servants who played a pivotal role in shaping America. Visit and explore the nearly 200-year history of Decatur House and its Slave Quarters, the only existing slave quarters within sight of the White House and learn more about the many additional programs and offerings of the Association.
Tours begin at 1610 H Street, NW at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Please note that tours DO NOT start at the front entrance to Decatur House. Instead, they start around the corner at our 1610 H Street entrance.
Tours will be capped at 15 visitors. Reservations on EventBrite are required to join the tours.
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/tour-the-historic-decatur-house
* Please note that by registering for a Decatur House tour, you opting into communications from the White House Historical Association. You can opt out of these communications when you receive your first email if you do not wish to be contacted.*
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