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Step into the past with a night of vintage games and exclusive Prohibition tours at the historic Woodrow Wilson House. A perfect blend of history and fun awaits in D.C.!
2-3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Step into the past with a night of vintage games and exclusive Prohibition tours at the historic Woodrow Wilson House. A perfect blend of history and fun awaits in D.C.!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2-3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; comfortable attire suggested
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History
The Woodrow Wilson House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, preserving Wilson's final residence and personal artifacts.
Conservation
The museum promotes sustainability by maintaining the historic building and encouraging eco-friendly visitor practices.
Woodrow Wilson House Museum
Step into the past with a night of vintage games and exclusive Prohibition tours at the historic Woodrow Wilson House. A perfect blend of history and fun awaits in D.C.!
Woodrow Wilson House Museum in Washington, District of Columbia preserves the 1920s home of President Woodrow Wilson and First Lady Edith Wilson. A designated national historic landmark, the museum cares for more than 8,400 artifacts that document political, domestic, and cultural life in the early twentieth century.
The museum offers a variety of public experiences, including guided one-hour and 30-minute tours, a 75-minute behind-the-scenes program, a Garden Self-Guided Tour, and themed events such as the Prohibition Tour & Wine Cellar and Vintage Game Night. Special programs include a Girl Scouts "Craft & Tinker" badge workshop for Juniors, an Architecture Tour of the Georgian Revival house, and interpretive tours like Under One Roof and The Struggle for Liberation that explore domestic staff, race, and women's lives across generations.
Programming is led by professional staff and guest experts; the Museum Highlights Guided Tour is presented by Deputy Director Felice Herman. The museum offers weekly public tours, select thematic evenings, and private requests for deeper access. Conservation, contextual interpretation, and educational outreach guide operations, supporting reliable historical interpretation and artifact care. Visitors interested in presidential history, architectural detail, social history, or botanical interest in the sustainable native plant garden will find focused experiences that combine scholarship with accessible storytelling.
Located on historic Embassy Row, the house retains period furnishings and textiles that create a 1920s time capsule. Tours and programs are appropriate for families, school groups, scholars, and adult learners seeking deeper context about Wilson's presidency and American social history and civic memory.
Location
Washington, DC
Historic Embassy Row address
Tours Offered
10
Guided and self-guided options
Historic Status
National Historic Landmark
Protected for preservation
Artifact Collection
8,400+
Extensive original objects
Book a guided tour or themed event to explore presidential history, architecture, social history, and a sustainable garden.
Arrive early for the Prohibition Tour
Get a deeper understanding of the era by joining the tour before game night begins.
Bring friends or family
The event is especially fun when shared with loved ones for a lively, nostalgic evening.
Wear comfortable attire
Casual dress code allows for ease while playing games and touring.
Reserve tickets in advance
Popular nights sell out quickly, so booking ahead guarantees your spot.
Comfortable shoes
Indoor event where relaxed footwear makes the experience more enjoyable.
Notebook and pen
Take notes or jot down interesting historical facts during the tour.
ID and ticket confirmation
Required for check-in and tour access.
Light jacket or sweater
Indoor temperature may vary; extra layer keeps you comfortable.