Historic perspectives – Modern initiatives

Our Mission

We are a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We preserve and steward the house, collections, landscapes, and its full and dynamic history, and use them to provide forward-thinking and inclusive discussions, programs and community activities that are relevant today. 

Our Vision

We use the backdrop of a historic house museum in the heart of Washington, D.C., to serve as a community resource and a hub for dialogue that explores current social, racial, political, and economic issues through the lens of history. We use this platform to examine our civil liberties and the ideals that unite us as Americans. We strive to be a trusted place to learn from the past. Our goal is be a catalyst of change by confronting our shared history.