DACOR Bacon House
4.8 (116)attraction
4.8 (116)Available for rental by members and the individuals and organizations they sponsor. Filming rentals permitted by the hour or by the day.
Near the White House, this 1825 Federal townhouse pairs diplomatic history with formal parlors and a garden courtyard.
Description
Once home to diplomat Robert Bacon and his wife Martha Cowles Bacon, the property serves as headquarters for the Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired (DACOR). The residence regularly hosts educational programs and international affairs lectures, while also accommodating private rentals such as weddings and receptions. Reviews consistently note its intimate atmosphere for events framed by preserved period architecture and the garden space.