Old Stone House
Old Stone House
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Jan 2020
Located near the entrance of Georgetown Neighborhood, this attraction is easy to find ( right side of M Street). It has 3 floors but only the Ground Floor is available to visit. Managed by the National Parks Service, it is FREE to enter here.
There are 2 Boards explaining the history of the house, its owners, etc. It also has a Gift Shop that sells various memorabilias. The staff is friendly and helpful, telling me that the brochures and maps are FREE!
There are 2 Boards explaining the history of the house, its owners, etc. It also has a Gift Shop that sells various memorabilias. The staff is friendly and helpful, telling me that the brochures and maps are FREE!
Written January 11, 2020
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peaceandjustice
Washington DC, DC57 contributions
Jan 2014 • Solo
needs the proper photo, that is NOT a photo of the old stone house in Georgetown. This is a delightful place to visit and actually only exists because of a case of mistaken identity; it was thought to be the Seuter House where George Washington visited and was saved from demolition for this reason. It wasn't the home that Washington visited. Don't miss the door at the back which leads to the back of the house and the remainder, its easy to just visit the gift shop, needs better indication that the rest of the house is available for visitors, this is not clear when you visit.
Written January 22, 2014
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Carchrissa
Grandville, MI12 contributions
I enjoyed stopping to see the Old Stone House. It really doesn't take long to see it, but I found it fascinating to be in the oldest structure in DC. If you're into that type of thing - the history and the architecture of a place, imagining what it must have been like to be those people at that time in that place - you'll want to meditate here for a minute or two. The gardens are lovely, too!
It is off the beaten path of sites, unless you are staying in Georgetown.
It is off the beaten path of sites, unless you are staying in Georgetown.
Written August 23, 2009
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Daisy Wong
Portland, OR162 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We stopped to see this hidden gem in the middle of M Street. It's the oldest house in D.C. area. There is a little gift shop when you enter. First floor is the kitchen area. Second floor is adult bedrooms. Third floor is the children bedroom. There is a small but beautiful garden in back.
Written July 16, 2017
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AnnArborMiBob
Ann Arbor, MI1,619 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
WARNING: If, when you read this review, the big picture heading this Tripadvisor entry is still of a stone building with a tower and a bright red door, that is *not* the Old Stone House (though it may be *some* old stone house somewhere, but more likely a church). See the accompanying photos of the real thing that I took on this visit.
This building, on which construction began in 1765 and was completed around 1780, is believed to be the oldest unmodified house in the District of Columbia. It is now maintained by the National Park Service, and the site includes a garden in the back that is the only rectangular property remaining from Georgetown's founding in 1751.
This building, on which construction began in 1765 and was completed around 1780, is believed to be the oldest unmodified house in the District of Columbia. It is now maintained by the National Park Service, and the site includes a garden in the back that is the only rectangular property remaining from Georgetown's founding in 1751.
Written November 26, 2014
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renemelof
Fortaleza, CE40 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
I was walking in Washigton DC when I saw this house.. When I got closer I saw "the oldest house of DC".. Then I got into the house and it's better then a movie... I recommend to go there and fell like being in DC a couple hundred years a go!!
Written January 15, 2014
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Jeff5123
Houston, TX94 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
It's free and somewhat interesting. It's an early American house restored to its original interior with colonial furniture, etc. It's run by National Parks Service and right in the middle of M street. So, if you are in Georgetown and walking down M street, stop in for the 10 minutes it will take to walk through it. If you are not walking by it, don't go out of your way.
Written October 19, 2013
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pot2x
Luzon, Philippines145 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Its a small stone house on m street. you'd be able to imagine how life was back then during the 1700's. Park Service is on day-off on Tuesdays so we just toured the place by ourselves. Had there been a ranger to take us around that would have made the tour more informative and interesting.
Written January 18, 2013
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Erika Lynn
Leland, NC212 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Only the street level is open but you can also wander the property behind the house. It was a brief yet quaint visit, self guided, and quiet. Take all the pictures you want. There’s also a gift shop for those who enjoy collecting trinkets from your journeys!
Written October 6, 2019
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RoverP
Inverness, UK800 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
What is the last reviewer on about? There’s nothing to see here! The upper floor is still undergoing refurbishment and is not accessible. There are just 2 rooms on the ground floor one of which, quite shamefully, is entirely taken over by merchandising. The back room is more authentic but not much effort has been put into providing information.
If you happen to be walking past then by all means pop in and spend a minute looking round, but there absolutely no point going out of your way to see this. Most sites the NPS look after are brilliant but sadly this is simply dreadful.
If you happen to be walking past then by all means pop in and spend a minute looking round, but there absolutely no point going out of your way to see this. Most sites the NPS look after are brilliant but sadly this is simply dreadful.
Written September 16, 2019
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