What a President Tells His Gardener - A White House Neighborhood Tour (Private)
1h30
Private
About this activity
John Ousley was the first official White House gardener. He was hired in 1825 by President John Quincy Adams (6th U.S. President) and replaced in 1852 by President Millard Fillmore (13th U. S. President). With these years of service in hand Mr. Ousley is highly qualified to treat walk guests to a look at early American history through the White House gardens.
For instance, do you know which U.S. presidents were farmers before they became president? Or which president wanted to create a forest of trees from around the world? What about the president who preferred gardening to governing? Or the one who planted that very special magnolia? What a story it tells! Well, do you know all the Latin names for local flowers, bushes and trees? The very poetic John Ousley knows the answer to all of these. He knows much about the early White House gardens and the U.S. presidents who loved or hated them.
After the walk, you might enjoy a visit to the White House Visitor Center for more information about living and working in the White House.
**A booking for 1 adult is a booking for one private tour.
Note: the walk does not go into the White House or onto the White House grounds.
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For instance, do you know which U.S. presidents were farmers before they became president? Or which president wanted to create a forest of trees from around the world? What about the president who preferred gardening to governing? Or the one who planted that very special magnolia? What a story it tells! Well, do you know all the Latin names for local flowers, bushes and trees? The very poetic John Ousley knows the answer to all of these. He knows much about the early White House gardens and the U.S. presidents who loved or hated them.
After the walk, you might enjoy a visit to the White House Visitor Center for more information about living and working in the White House.
**A booking for 1 adult is a booking for one private tour.
Note: the walk does not go into the White House or onto the White House grounds.
Included
- A personal guide in period costume
- Private walking tour
- Entry/Admission - Pickle Pea Walks
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the White House and/or White House grounds
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Must specify desired tour time in the Special Requirements field at checkout.
- Washington, DC gets very hot and humid in the summer; please dress appropriately.
- Please bring along some bottled water to drink.
- There is moderate walking involved so do wear comfortable shoes.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
Original
35%
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