Take the ‘Death Comes to Tudor Place’ Tour

Join Tudor Place (1644 31st St NW) for Death Comes to Tudor Place, a special, month-long guided tour of the historic house that begins on Tuesday, October 3. The tour reveals almost 200 years of mourning customs as expressed through artifacts and décor, and explores the evolution of funeral and burial traditions among Peter family members. Tours will also consider the traditions of enslaved and free domestic laborers, which reflected generations of inherited customs and collective values. Please note that there is content related to infant mortality, grief, enslavement, and racism.