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The Kennedy Family Homes of the Mid-Atlantic
From the cobblestone streets of historic Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to the rolling landscapes of Virginia Hunt Country, discover the places where the Kennedy family called home.
The Kennedy Family Homes of the Mid-Atlantic
The Kennedy family, a well-known political family in America, has strong historical connections to the Mid-Atlantic.
From the cobblestone streets of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to the rolling hills of Virginia Hunt Country, the Kennedy family left an indelible mark on the Mid-Atlantic region.
Explore a curated collection of these special Kennedy family homes in the Mid-Atlantic and learn how these homes have transformed into historical sites that reflect the Kennedy family’s impact on American society and politics.
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Merrywood
Located on Chain Bridge Road in McLean, Virginia, the iconic Merrywood estate was the childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Built in 1919 in the Georgian Revival style, Merrywood features inspiring views of the nearby Potomac River and meticulously landscaped grounds courtesy of renowned landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. In the 1940s, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis lived at Merrywood with her mother, Janet Lee Bouvier, and her stepfather, Hugh D. Auchincloss, who purchased the estate from the original owner, Newbold Noyes, in the early 1930s. Predating her meeting of her future husband, John F. Kennedy, Merrywood served as an important childhood home for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and her original introduction to the Mid-Atlantic region.
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Hickory Hill
Located in the Langley Farms neighborhood of McLean, Virginia, Hickory Hill is among the most iconic Kennedy family estates. Originally built in 1901, Hickory Hill was the primary residence of Ethel Kennedy from 1940 - 1975, and served as childhood home of Robert F. Kennedy. Famously, John F. Kennedy wrote his biography, Profiles in Courage, at Hickory Hill. Located on over 20 acres of meticulously manicured lawns, Hickory Hill is a stunning example of pre-war Colonial architecture, and has hosted many of America’s most notable 20th century politicians and entertainers.
GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, D.C.
34th Street
Originally constructed circa 1800, this most distinguished Federal townhome was occupied by John F. Kennedy and his sister, Eunice Kennedy (later Shriver). Famously, 34th Street is the site where John F. Kennedy first met Jacqueline Onassis, a notable socialite with deep ties to the Mid-Atlantic region from her days at Merrywood.
GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Dent Place
In December of 1953 John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy signed their first lease as a newly married couple at 3321 Dent Place NW. John F. Kennedy, still a junior senator at the time, and Jacqueline enjoyed hosting formal dinner parties and relaxing in the backyard garden.
GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Marbury House
In 1957, John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy purchased their first home together: 3307 N Street NW. A Federalist home located in the heart of Georgetown, Washington, D.C., the home — known as The Marbury House — was a setting for the young family life and their rising national political ambitions. The home was where daughter Caroline and son John F. Kennedy Jr. were born.
ATOKA, VIRGINIA
Glen Ora
Following the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960, Jacqueline Kennedy set her sites on Virginia Hunt Country for a family retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of life in Washington, D.C. and engage in the equestrian pursuits she grew up with. The estate at Glen Ora was leased by the Kennedy family from 1960 to 1963.
MARSHALL, VIRGINIA
Wexford
While Glen Ora is considered the penultimate Kennedy family Virginia Hunt Country retreat, their residence at Wexford was truly their own. Indeed, as the owners of Glen Ora declined to sell the estate to the Kennedy family following a multi-year lease of the property, the Kennedy’s decided to build a home in nearby Marshall, Virginia — Wexford.
GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Newton Baker House
Located in the heart of Georgetown, Washington, D.C., the Newton Baker House is among the most infamous of the Mid-Atlantic homes of the Kennedy family. Purchased by Jacqueline Kennedy, The Newton Baker House served as the stronghold for the First Lady following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. The Netwon Baker House was first owned by Thomas Beall, who build the home in 1794. While Jacqueline Kennedy only lived in the Newton Baker House for one year, during what many would consider the darkest period in the Kennedy’s history, The Newton Baker House stands today as one of the finest estates in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
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