Collection The Historic Stephen Decatur House
In 1816 the naval war hero, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr., and his wife, Susan, moved to the nascent capital city of...
Events at Historic Decatur House
Gallery
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White House Historical Associaiton
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White House Historical Association
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White House Historical Association
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White House Historical Assocation
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Abby Jiu Photography
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Lisa Boggs Photography
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Paul Morse Photography
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Paul Morse Photography
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Rachael Foster Photography
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Newly renovated Lower Level Entertaining Parlors.
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