Once Washington, D.C., was selected as the new capital of the United States, the city needed new houses and roads! People flocked there to start building.

Dumbarton House, built in 1800, was one of many homes constructed to help the city prepare for the government’s big move. Explore life in the early capital and at Dumbarton House 200 years ago!

History Flip Match Game Play a memory game to learn more about objects that were used at Dumbarton House 200 years ago!		Explore one room to discover what life at Dumbarton House was like. Can you discover the mysteries of the chamber?

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