VA The Colonial plantation home of George Mason, Father of the Bill of Rights, is famous for both architectural beauty and historical associations. At this house, Mason met with his friends Washington, Jefferson and Madison. It is located near Mount Vernon and overlooks the Potomac River. The plantation is surrounded by 550 of the original 5,000 acres and was complete with outbuildings, formal gardens and a deer park. Stroll along scenic nature trails or watch the 17-minute film at the Visitors Center.
Admission is charged.
Day Decatur House 748 Jackson Place, NW The home of Commodore Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812, is an example of the Federalist style of architecture and furnishings. Adjacent to Decatur House is the Truxton-Decatur Museum. Admission is charged. The life and times of President Woodrow Wilson are captured in this National Historic Landmark. The red brick Georgian Revival town house is rich with mementos of Wilson's historic career and is Washington's only Presidential museum.