Exhibits at Dumbarton
Take a step back in time to learn about life in Federal Period Washington, D.C. Explore our past exhibitions here and check back for a new exhibit in our galleries in Fall of 2024.
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Making DC
In 1790, a swampy spot near the Potomac River was chosen to be the new United States capital. However, it was made into a city …
Power in Preservation
The Power in Preservation exhibit is a celebration of the role that women have historically played, and continue to play, in the broad field of …
Pick Your Poison
Did you know that in the year 1800, the average American over the age of fifteen consumed thirty-two gallons of hard cider and beer, seven …
History’s Keepers: The Legacy of the NSCDA
Since 1891, The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) has worked to inspire a spirit of patriotism and a genuine love of …
The Exchange
An exciting exhibition series, The Exchange, is designed to present a couple of items from history in a way that engages visitors and helps them reflect …
STEM in the Historic House
The disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are essential to further how we understand, preserve and interpret historic houses and the collections contained …