Old Stone House (Visitor Center)

A panoramic view of the Old Stone House (center) with M Street NW extending to either side of the frame

NPS Photo/K. Cain

 

Information about Old Stone House

The Old Stone House is located in Georgetown and is the oldest structure on its original foundation in the city of Washington, DC.

The exterior grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

The front room of the house is a store and has been a retail space of some sort since the early 1800s. The shop is run by our park partners, America's National Parks. Staff members can answer questions about the house and provide brochures.

Exhibits are set up in what was once the kitchen of the house. These exhibits provide information on a timeline of events that are of importance to the house and to the United States. Exhibits also talk about the history of the house, why it was preserved, and who lived in and owned the house.

At this time, only the kitchen area and store are open. Upper floors are closed to the public at this time.

A photographic album showing what the house looked like when it was last furnished and open to the public is available.

To learn more about the history of the house, visit the History and Culture page.

 

Old Stone House

Built circa 1766, Old Stone House is the oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, DC. Old Stone House is open for visitors at the hours listed below. The grounds are open according to general park hours (sunrise to sunset).

Addresses

Physical Address

3051 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Mailing Address

3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Directions

The Old Stone House is on M Street NW between 30th and 31st Streets NW and at the intersection with Thomas Jefferson Street NW.

Hours & Seasons

Closed today

• Sunday:11:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Monday:12:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Tuesday-Thursday:Closed
• Friday:12:00 PM–7:00 PM
• Saturday:11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Old Stone House is partially closed for rehabilitation. The ground floor contains our America's National Park Store and exhibits in the kitchen.

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Amenities

• Benches/Seating
• Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
• Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
• Information
• Information - Maps Available
• Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present

Contact Information

Email Address

Send this visitor center an email

Phone Numbers

• Voice phone number
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• Fax number
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Image Gallery

A two story stone house

A wood staircase leads to an upper door on a two-story stone house.

A two story stone building with a white fence and steps leading to a door on the second floor

Red and yellow tulips and boxwood hedges line a manicured lawn

A table covered in green cloth with portfolios and brochures on top

The Old Stone House is the Oldest original home in the District of Columbia
NPS Photo

Once rumored (falsely) to be a place where George Washington slept, the Old Stone House has endured as the oldest building on its original foundation in Washington, DC.
NPS / Claire Hassler

The Old Stone House depicts what life might have been like in the earliest days of Washington's history
NPS Photo

The garden space behind the Old Stone House has provided an escape to residents of Georgetown.
NPS Photo

Information Table at Old Stone House
NPS/ R. Maher

 

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