George Washington’s Mount Vernon and The Jefferson in Washington, DC will be presenting a series of exclusive teas featuring a lively discussion about civility.

Each tea features a host or hostess from Mount Vernon who shares stories and advice from the past for elegant entertaining today.

On select dates, The Jefferson’s in-house historian, Susan Sullivan Lagon, PhD. will also be on-site to add her own expertise.

These events will take place at The Jefferson on March 22, April 5 and April 26.

Learn more: A Taste of Civili-Tea at The Jefferson Washington, DC

Quill at The Jefferson was recently included on a list of the best hotel bars in Washington, D.C.

Live piano music, cocktails that change monthly, and an outdoor terrace where it’s possible to enjoy a glass of cognac… Quill isn’t shooting for mediocre here. You’ll find some really creative creations here with ingredients like ube, but they also have a great wine list.

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Congratulations to the team at Plume at The Jefferson for maintaining their star from the Michelin Guide! The 2020 list was recently celebrated at an event hosted at the residence of French Ambassador to the United States, Philippe Étienne.

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“Thomas Jefferson was the nation’s third president, and this year, his namesake hotel takes the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row. Guests can connect with the Virginia-born founding father in every part of the place — all 99 guest rooms are inspired by his travels, while Quill, the bar, references the era-appropriate writing instrument.”

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