On view for 2026 as part of the America 250 at Tudor Place programs, Founding Fortunes: The Estate Sale of Martha Washington. 

On view beginning February 11, discover the story behind an estate sale of historic proportions in a special exhibition experience, Founding Fortunes: The Estate Sale of Martha Washington. Displaying several artifacts together for the first time, the guided tour of exhibition explores what George and Martha Washington’s worldly belongings, and the people who desired them, reveal about the values and divisions of early American society. Beyond the exhibition, the tour will take visitors through other rooms of the first floor, discussing the legacy of the Washington connection.

*Note, currently the exhibition is self-guided. Starting May 19th, the house will be by guided tour only.

Tudor Place participates in the Museums for All and Blue Star Museum programs, as well as provides reciprocal member benefits through NARM, ROAM or AHS. If you would like to book a ticket to view the exhibit under any of those programs or benefits, please contact us at education@tudorplace.org or 202.965.0400 (please be prepared to show proof upon check-in).