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6. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
This venerable institution sits on its hill overlooking Georgetown and the Potomac
like a medieval citadel, its stone towers seemingly brooding with age. Yet the uni-
versity is one of the most progressive in the country. Among the many interesting
buildings here is the 1875 Healy Hall, built in an elaborate Flemish Renaissance style
with surprising spiral adornment. Visitors can obtain campus maps and suggestions
for strolls from the booth at the main gates.
Gatehouse visitors booth • O & 37th
Sts, NW • Opening hours vary depending on the university schedule • Call for de-
tails: 202 687 8299
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7. GRACE CHURCH
The 1866 church construction was built to house a congregation founded to serve
the boatmen and support staff of the C&O Canal. The simple but extremely elegant
design brings back the mid-19th century, although admittedly without the raucous
bustle that must have accompanied the canal at its peak. The grounds are beautifully
peaceful. The church offers poetry readings, theater performances, and concerts.
Today's congregation has a serious devotion to community service and outreach.
1041 Wisconsin Ave, NW (one block south of M St) • Open by appt • tel: 202 333
7100
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Office • Open 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, & Fri • Free
8. OLD STONE HOUSE
This remarkable residence dating from 1766 looks a little incongruous standing dir-
ectly in the heart of the shopping area, but it provides a captivating window into
18th-century life. The National Park Service provides tours and fascinating demon-
strations of the crafts and tasks of colonial families.
3051 M St • 202 895 6070 •
Open noon-5pm daily • Dis. access • Free
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