TravelAwaits
May.23.2021
While public parks and monuments are a beautiful way to experience U.S. history, nothing feels quite as personal and intimate as a private tour of someone’s former home. Across the country, historic houses are open to the public, either because of the legacy of their owners or because of the building’s own important legacy.
For those interested in experiencing American history in a more unconventional way, here are seven gorgeous historic homes to choose from.
1. George Washington’s Home
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Located in northern Virginia, just a few miles from Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon is the former home of the nation’s first president. What started in 1734 as a 1.5 story house built by George Washington’s own father soon expanded under the president, who oversaw a transformation into the 21-room mansion visitors can see today. Tourists can explore Washington’s study, front parlor, kitchen, and bedrooms, as well as the surrounding ga