Decatur House

Decatur House was established as the National Center for White House History on January 1, 2010. The house is full of historical documentation, provides support to research efforts along with providing an educational program that is related to the study of the history of the White House.

Other activities that will come to the house in the near future include expanding their programs to school students to learn more of the White House history, events will also be held at the house such as lecture programs. Field trips are held for students and offer educational programs of the long history of Washington held either inside of the house or out in Lafayette Square.

The house was designed by the 'father of American architecture', Benjamin Henry Latrobe and is one of the most visited attractions in Washington DC. The tradition of the house is to offer a fine entertainment venue for receptions, weddings and parties. Tours of the house are also run and a museum shop is open where visitors are able to purchase memorabilia and other gifts related to Decatur House.

One of the most popular events held at the house is Jazz on Jackson Parade, where visitors can attend on the first Thursday of each month from May to September. Located in the courtyard of the house visitors will enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, drinks and a tour of Decatur House.