Special Tours
Woodlawn Plantation in Arlington, VA - Tea and Tour for 4
- Item Number
- 123
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 95 USD to ERhoad
- Number of Bids
- 12 - Bid History
Item Description
Four certificates to attend a Tea and Tour of Woodlawn, America's First Family Home. All teas are held in the Underwood Room of historic Woodlawn. In addition to enjoying Woodlawn's special blend of tea and historically-inspired confections, guests will learn about tea customs of the early nineteenth century followed by an in-depth complimentary tour of the Historic Woodlawn house. Seatings are at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
Built in 1805, this grand house overlooking the Potomac River in Virginia was a gift from George Washington to his nephew Major Lawrence Lewis and his wife Eleanor "Nelly" Custis. A granddaughter of Martha Washington, Nelly was raised at Mount Vernon as part of the First Family. Fittingly, the President asked Dr. William Thornton, architect of the U.S. Capitol, to design a new house for the young couple and provided 2,000 acres of his estate. Woodlawn interprets the life of the Lewis family as well as enslaved and free African Americans.
Woodlawn is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Item Special Note
Room is handicapped accessible. For 4 people. Call in advance to reserve your space for either the 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm seating. Valid for Public Tea schedule only; see website for details or call Woodlawn. Must present certificate upon arrival for service. Expires May 31, 2010.
Note: Tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope - Leighey house are also available. The Pope-Leighey House is located on grounds adjacent to Woodlawn, and managed by the Woodlawn staff.
See Historic Woodlawn at www.woodlawn1805.org
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