Built in 1818, Decatur home was the first private residence in the White House area. Modern day Decatur House is an tourist attraction, amongst other things speculated. On January 1, 2010, the Decatur House was established as the National Center for White House history, be part of the first people to recognize and visit this location, with its newly appointed responsibilities. Decatur Houses’ tradition of renting nights out for meetings, weddings, speeches, and other events still flourishes today. Designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the “father of American architecture” this historic home properly rests in Lafayette Square, across the street from the White House. Sign up for a Decatur House tour to broaden your historical horizon, or even visit the museum shop to purchase souvenirs. Today, visitors hear the compelling stories of this unique site, from elite socializing, to a fatal duel, to a slave’s campaign for freedom. The Victorian style architecture is definitely a vision to remember. The Decatur House host verbal storytelling, daily tours, and extensive school programs for kids to be more culturally enriched. Throw a wedding, give an lecture, or just visit to gain life experience, whatever the reason, find one and visit this historic piece of history, The Decatur House.