About Dumbarton House
Our Mission
The mission of Dumbarton House, the national headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA), is to support the NSCDA Corporate Societies and their members; to maintain an historic museum property, which serves as a resource for the NSCDA nationally; and to contribute to the cultural life of the surrounding community.
Through the interpretation of its historic site and collections, Dumbarton House Museum promotes the understanding of historic preservation and of the early history of our nation, so that the lives and ideals of early Americans inspire current and future generations.
Details of our organization and achievements are presented in our annual reports.
History of the Home
Education Ninety Years of Dumbarton House!
History of the Home The Hidden Figures of Dumbarton House: Slavery and Servitude within the Nourse family Household
History of the Home Digitizing the NSCDA Archives
History of the Home Interpretation
History of the Home Preservation
History of the Home Federal Style (1790 -1830)
Dolley Madison
Joseph Nourse (1754-1841)
History of the Home Chronology
Our Partners
We’re happy to partner with neighboring historic sites and organizations to enhance cultural life in the Washington, D.C. community.
Museum Organizations & Associations
- Georgetown Business Improvement District
- Cultural Tourism DC
- H-DC History and Culture Website and List
- American Alliance of Museums
- Destination D.C.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Citizens Association of Georgetown
