Dumbarton House

Dumbarton House is the headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. The mission of the Federal Period historic house is to preserve the structure and the collections and to provide and education about life in Washington DC during the early republic years.

The house was built in 1703 and originally named Rock of Dumbarton; it had to be moved to where it sits today to allow for an extension of Q Street. The house was purchased by the NSCDA in 1928 and restored to early 19th Century character and the named changed to simply, Dumbarton House. It was announced that the house would be used as the NSCDA headquarters and a museum opened in 1932.

The house underwent renovations in 1991 with features from the last six decades; these updates included modern climate control, enlargements to certain rooms, a banquet/meeting space,

Outdoor terraces and a new garden which hosts many events and educational programs.

Guests to Dumbarton house will be able to participate in daily tours to learn about the history of one the few remaining stately brick homes in Washington. Guests will view the parlor, dining room, bedrooms, music room and the wealthy furnishing, painting, silver and ceramics from the Federal Period.