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The Old Stone House
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Its beautiful English garden is a popular and restive oasis in the busy shopping district of Georgetown. The house itself is a popular museum to everyday life of middle class colonial America.

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Rock Creek Park conducts ranger led programs. Check our calendar of events for dates and times.
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Old Stone House  

Did You Know?
The reason why the Old Stone House has low ceilings is based on practical architectural. Low vaulted ceilings trap heat from the downstairs fireplaces into the stones of the home. Gradually, the heat will radiate upwards to the living areas.

Last Updated: August 12, 2006 at 15:52 EST