*Originally published in 2019:
Everyone knows that D.C. is the place to come when you want to feast on some history. Thanks to 250+ years of U.S. history, the past is everywhere in this city—the museums, the buildings, and so much more. But, today, we're bringing you a different kind of historical museum: The Brewmaster's Castle (duh duh duh!)—or less dramatically known as the Heurich House Museum!
If you're a little confused about this place, allow us to rewind time and catch you up to speed! During the 20th century, Dupont Circle was home to Gatsby-esque homes, and The Brewmaster's Castle was one of these.
Built in the early 1890s by Christian Heurich (a German immigrant who was a local brewer and philanthropist), the house is famous because it's the most intact home left behind from that time period. We're talking modern technology from the period, original interiors, family collections, and more—all left behind for future generations!
And today, future generations are doing just that. People come to see over 1,000 items left behind from Heurich's brewing company (hence the name, The Brewmaster's Castle!), an art exhibit that explores the immigrant experience in America (including Heurich's experience), tour the home and the grounds, or attend some seasonal events, like Oktoberfest or Christkindlmarkt when they roll around.
