Historic Perspectives, Modern Initiatives
When Woodrow Wilson and his wife Edith retired from the White House in 1921 they made this house their home. Just off the beaten path of Embassy Row in the heart of Washington, D.C. the house is historically preserved - a time capsule from 1924 that is open daily to visitors.
Since 1963, the National Trust has opened the doors of the Woodrow Wilson House to the public, examining the impact of his consequential presidency and, more recently, taking an honest appraisal of Wilson’s triumphs and shortcomings.
Today, we are proud to steward this site as a vibrant community resource and a model of preservation and historical collections. We offer tours, programs, special events, rentals of the venue, exhibitions and educational programming.
Come! Explore, Engage, Discover, Experience and Share this place that matters.
Mondays - Saturdays
Special Exhibit:
"Suffrage Outside, Inside: the 19th Amendment at 101!"
Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm, and Saturday 1 pm - 3 pm.
At the height of the pandemic in 2020, Suffrage Outside: the 19th Amendment at 100! celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment being passed during Wilson’s Presidency, and took history outside our museum and into our Historic Garden. This year, the exhibit takes residency inside our gallery with hundreds of one-of-a-kind material artifacts from over a hundred years ago supporting the themes we explored in Suffrage Outside!
Schedule Your Guided Tour!
Discover The President Wilson House! One-hour guided general tours on weekends and Specialty tours are available during regular times and by appointment. With over 8400 items in the collection, our artifacts speak volumes about Woodrow Wilson’s presidency and legacy. Learn about the historic site. Come tour with us!
In the News
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Wilson House in the News – Politico
Read moreTHE OPPO BOOK BRENDA JONES, a speechwriter for the president, wrote a four-book series called “Queens of the Resistance” highlighting the work of Sen. ELIZABETH
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Internship Opportunity: “For the People by the People: Transforming National Trust Historic Sites through the Humanities Internship”
Read moreThe Woodrow Wilson House seeks 4 students from a Historic Black College or University for a paid virtual or in person internship. The focus of
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Speaker Series: “Georgetown: An Untold History of the Iconic Neighborhood”
Read moreThursday, March 31st Speaker Series: "Georgetown: An Untold History of the Iconic Neighborhood" Location Panelist Discussion will be held in the Drawing Room of The
Not much has changed at the Wilson House in the last 100 years, except the conversation. Here's what people are talking about today:
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What Black Lives Matter is confronting is also opening up new possibilities for quite profound change in the United States.
Dr. Kristoffer Smemo, History Professor at the University of Washington in St. Louis -
Out of every crisis we’ve ever had, there’s always been a catharsis afterwards. That’s not being a prophet, it’s simply just studying history and you’ll see that always happens.
Garrett Peck, Author, Historian, Tour Guide, and Wilson House Board Member -
If we only honor the big names and the loud women, we’re really missing what suffrage was all about – which is rights for all women.
Laura Kumin, author of All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women’s Right to Vote -
Many Americans don’t even realize America is full of so many paradoxes, but they are what makes America complicated but wonderful in diversity.
Dr. Johnathan Wharton -
America has its own problems but is making progress–taking one step backwards and two steps forward.
Attorney Chris Richardson -
For all of those individuals who are similarly interested in changing, shaping, having a
Brenda Jones, author of Queens of the Resistance
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You don’t need to treat blacks and women special, just as equals.
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My takeaway from suffrage is that…it takes those who are willing to be on the front lines and to be arrested and to picket; but it also takes those who are willing to do really hard work, but unseen work.
Laura Kumin, author of All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women’s Right to Vote -
A man is valued of men for many things, least of which is his chastity. A woman is valued of men for few things, chief of which is her chastity. This double code can by no sane or reasonable person be claimed as women made.
Helen Hamilton Gardener– Suffragist -
While I knew the US and UK had strong connections in the fight for women’s suffrage, I didn’t realize how international the movement was until this [Suffrage Outside] exhibit!
Michelle, Visitor to Suffrage Outside!
Host Your Next Event at President Wilson House
At the President Wilson House you can entertain your guests in classic Washington style. Ideal for any size event, from small dinners to large receptions, Wilson House epitomizes the ‘Washington Scene’ and offers a unique glimpse into the history of our nation’s capital.
Whether it's a graduation, wedding, corporate dinner or milestone occasion, the President Wilson House offers an elegant setting for your special event.