Old Stone House
The oldest building in the District of Columbia was preserved because of a mistaken connection to George Washington.

šŸ“œ Oldest extant building in Washington, D.C., built in 1765. šŸ” Preserved due to an erroneous connection to George Washington.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore pre-Revolutionary housing conditions šŸŒ³ Discover a surprisingly large garden šŸ•°ļø See colonial furnishings and a historic grandfather clock šŸš¶ Easy 15 minute walk from Foggy Bottom Metro

Tips

šŸ’” Learn about the mistaken George Washington connection for historical context.

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