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Twice this house sheltered George Washington. In 1793, he took | |||
refuge here from the deadly yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. The | |||
following summer, it was a welcome retreat from the heat of the capital | |||
city. Also known as the Deshler-Morris House, the home gets it name | |||
from its first and last owners. David Deshler built the home beginning | |||
in 1752. Elliston P. Morris donated it to the National Park Service in | |||
1948. | |||
Today, the home has been restored to its 18th century appearance. | |||
Interactive exhibits in the nearby Bringhurst House provide a glimpse | |||
into the life of Washington and his household, including his enslaved | |||
servants. Planning a visit? The site has limited hours; please consult | |||
this visiting information. | |||
Revision as of 21:30, 22 June 2016
Twice this house sheltered George Washington. In 1793, he took refuge here from the deadly yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. The following summer, it was a welcome retreat from the heat of the capital city. Also known as the Deshler-Morris House, the home gets it name from its first and last owners. David Deshler built the home beginning in 1752. Elliston P. Morris donated it to the National Park Service in 1948.
Today, the home has been restored to its 18th century appearance. Interactive exhibits in the nearby Bringhurst House provide a glimpse into the life of Washington and his household, including his enslaved servants. Planning a visit? The site has limited hours; please consult this visiting information.