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Paul Dolinsky—former Chief of the National Park Service's Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)—will lead the Latrobe Chapter on a tour of the former Perry Belmont Mansion. Perry and Jessie Belmont began construction of the mansion in 1906 when he was a Congressman and Ambassador to Spain as well as a leading Washington socialite. The mansion was built for the specific purpose of entertaining, not only notables of Washington, but also dignitaries from all over the world. It was designed by Eugene Sanson, a  French architect who was renowned for his use of light and space, and for his beautiful staircases. Long before the acquisition of the building by the General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in 1935, it was a site of elegance, gracious and grand hospitality, of distinguished diplomats, world-renowned guests and romance.

This event is free but advance registration is required, and attendance is capped at 20 people. Members may invite up to two guess. The tour will begin at 10:00 am and last approximately two hours. Attendees should meet at the porte-cochere at the south end of the building (pictured above).