History Lessons
You don’t always have to learn about history from a text book. Immerse yourself into early-American history, centuries-old gardens, and historic preservation by digging deeper into what we’re learning at Dumbarton House.
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From the Garden
Restoration of the North Garden Niche
Preservation requires understanding the history and construction of the object or structure being preserved if it is to be done correctly. If not careful, our …
History of the Home
The Hidden Figures of Dumbarton House: Slavery and Servitude within the Nourse family Household
For over a decade interns, volunteers, and staff at Dumbarton House have been researching the question—did the Nourse family have any enslaved workers or indentured …
History of the Home
Digitizing the NSCDA Archives
By Cheyenne Laux, Archives Intern October-December 2020 A small historic house museum, Dumbarton House has been the headquarters of the National Society of The Colonial …
From the Garden
Dumbarton House Featured Flora: Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena Globosa Globe amaranth, scientifically known as gomphrena globosa, is native to South and Central America and is a member of the Amaranthaceous family. It is …
From the Garden
Dumbarton House Featured Flora: Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Yoshino’ The Japanese Cedar is native to forested areas in Japan and China and is a species in the Redwood family. The foliage …
From the Garden
Dumbarton House Featured Flora: Japanese Snowbell
Styrax japonicus Japanese Snowbell is native to China and Japan. It is a graceful, compact, deciduous flowering tree that grows to 20-30 feet tall with …
