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    Ade B.

    I took a tour of President Woodrow Wilson's House during President's Day weekend. It's a beautiful home that was very modern for its time. The tour is very informative and you feel like you know everything there is to know by the end of it. It did feel a bit rushed, without much time for questions. But I appreciated all the information and the honesty about President Woodrow Wilson as a man, who made black staff work separate from white staff and opposed women voting rights. I'm glad historic homes like this are still standing as museums.

    Alexis B.

    A little off the beaten path (away from the National Mall and all of the museums and monuments), the Woodrow Wilson House is worth a visit for anyone interested in history! After the end of Wilson's time as president in 1921, he and his second wife Edith moved into this house in Kalorama. President Wilson lived in the home until his death in 1924, while Edith remained in the home until 1961. Because Edith left the house to the National Trust for Historic Preservation upon her death, there were no owners of the house after the Wilsons, and almost everything in the house was actually their property. There are several different types of guided tours available (we did the general house tour, since it was our first visit and we didn't have much time). The tour was great, very interesting. Wilson is a complicated historical figure, and they don't shy away anything on the tour. The general house tour was a perfect length for us - some Wilson history, some Edith history, some historical preservation history...very interesting and short and sweet! The tour guide was nice and knowledgeable. Definitely worth doing if you're interested in Wilson, presidential history, 20th century history...!

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    May A.

    Excellent tour! While planning our itinerary in the capital city I saw this deal in Groupon. As if there wasn't already enough places to see and tour in DC I added this to our list to visit. We took Lyft to this part of town because it was kind of far and off the beaten path from all the sites in DC in a residential area. Well, it was the 28th U.S. president's home after he left office. Our tour guide was Jeremiah who did an excellent job relaying history in each room. There was another gentleman with us during our private tour so that makes our party just 3. The Georgian Revival house is beautiful and a designated National Historic Landmark. The President, who served 2-terms in office from 1913 to 1921, died in this home in his upstairs bedroom. We had a chance to see the President's Bedroom. I didn't know much about this President but I left with a lot of knowledge about his life, marriages, and his presidency. Jeremiah first took us to the Drawing Room (where, upon his death in 1924, his body laid in state for a day or two), then on to the Library, Solarium, the Dining Room, the upstairs Bedrooms of each the President and his second wife, Edith, the Butler Room, the Kitchen and also a secret elevator which took the President up/down the house. The lasting effects of the stroke had the President remain partially paralyzed on one side. The President's home is also available to rent as a venue for weddings and parties. The backyard garden may be used as well as the dining room. The back balcony that led to the bedrooms was used once for the bride to throw her bouquet but it has since been just used for photo ops. Jeremiah also shared the news that the house being renovated next door to President's Wilson's home is going to be the future home of another President... well, not really, but founder and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. The neighborhood is a hot spot for Washington big wigs but not open to the public, one needs to show proof of actual residency here. The Obamas own a $5.3 million home nearby, and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner recently moved in right down the street as well. Review #1194

    Barb N.

    My interest in Woodrow Wilson was piqued after viewing the World War I exhibit at the Library of Congress (also worthwhile). The video introduction was useful and our tour guide was excellent. There was a small interesting WWI war ship exhibit in the room where you wait for your tour. The home is very nice and adds to your understanding of Wilson's life including his second wife.

    Pam Z.

    Did you know that Woodrow Wilson is the only president to reside in the District after his presidency? And he's the only president to be buried in DC (@ National Cathedral)? Excellent tour and museum, even for the non history nerds! Starts with a 15 minute video on President Wilson and continues with a 45 minute tour. Our tour guide, Mary Kay, was very knowledgable and energetic/enthusiastic. You get to see the President's office, library, and bedroom, his wife's bedroom, the chef's pantry and kitchen and the solarium (library:http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WDI-w64vk2HneLenwTrHeA?select=lCk0od4zhAPFlyznWl39dw). Most post-1920s items have been removed from the house and there are a ton of well preserved and fascinating objects and furniture throughout the house (original desk from Princeton, tapestries, baseballs autographed by British royalty, Abraham Lincoln's mirror, etc). Very cool, and generally a smaller tour group. Student discount drops regular admission from $10 to $5.

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    Kate O.

    I bought a Groupon for this place and then completely forgot all about it until I got an email reminder to use my Groupon. I had been wanting to visit here for a while now and never got around to it. When I saw the deal advertised on Groupon, it was too good to pass up and it would finally force me to go. The house is located in the mist of the embassies and it is the one with the American flag hanging out front. Everything in the house is original with the exception of the books. There are a few books on display that were written by President Wilson, but I was told by the tour guide that other than those set of books, all of his books are now at the Library of Congress. The house was decorated as how it was when President Wilson lived there during the last 3 years of his life. Mrs. Wilson did some upgrade after the President passed, but those upgrades were replaced after her death. It was decorated with many beautiful gifts that the President and his wife received during his time in the White House. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She moved the tour along at the pace of the visitors and we had many questions. She happily answered them all! Coincidentally, my son was working on his school project on famous Virginians and he person that he happened to pick for his project his President Wilson. He learned a lot from this trip that he will be able to use for his school project. As a matter of fact, I learned from him that President Wilson first name is Thomas. As I was verifying that through Wikipedia, I also learned that President Coolidge first name is John. I guess alliterating names sound better when running a campaign.

    Gayle G.

    Located in Dupont Circle, this house is a nice historic visit. Wilson was the only president who stayed in D.C. after his presidency, and when he did, he moved here from the White House. Inside you'll find books portraits, furniture, autographed photographs of people associated with Wilson's presidency. There are some really great pieces here. Back when Wilson was president, he was allowed to keep gifts from other dignitaries. Check out the huge French tapestry on the second floor.

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