The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum
Owned and maintained by The Colonial Dames of America, the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum presents the period of the Mount Vernon Hotel, which operated from 1826 until 1833. Constructed in 1799 as a carriage house for a 23-acre estate, and converted into the Mount Vernon Hotel in 1826, this stone building sits on land originally owned by Colonel William Stephens Smith, and his wife Abigail Adams Smith, daughter of John Adams.
The Mount Vernon Hotel Garden
A walk through the garden takes the visitor out of the bustle of the city into a quiet, beautifully ordered oasis of shrubs, plants, and flowers. The garden is open to visitors to the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum during garden hours, and members may contact the office to inquire about availability outside of garden hours.
Abigail Adams Smith Ballroom
The Abigail Adams Smith Ballroom inside CDA headquarters is a unique and elegant venue featuring a beautiful hardwood floor, mirrored Palladian windows, and receiving hall. The space, along with the adjoining garden, hosts CDA events and programs throughout the year.
CDA Headquarters
The international headquarters of The Colonial Dames of America encompasses a historic campus that includes the landmarked Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, its garden, and the headquarters building. The headquarters houses staff offices, meeting spaces, CDA's archives, and the elegant Abigail Adams Smith Ballroom. Members are warmly welcomed to visit and may request use of the spaces for Society-related purposes.