A Quiet Place to Call Home
Tucked away off a busy street in Georgetown, is a comfortable home for senior women in need.Founded in 1868 for Civil War widows, the Aged Woman’s Home of Georgetown continues to serve women in Washington, DC today.
The Home is a historic residence for indigent women, capable of independent living. The Home offers the emotional support, companionship, and security associated with group living. Learn more about the services provided »
The first significant donation to the Home came from W. W. Corcoran, the founder of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. In the past, additional funding came from the guests themselves in the form of laundry and mending jobs. Now, the Home relies upon the generosity of the neighboring community and friends, many of whom volunteer needed services, or make financial donations to the Home and provide gifts to our Guests. Learn how you can help the Home »
Recent News
Our Very Own Elves
The holiday season descended upon us here at The Aged Woman’s Home of Georgetown on the second Tuesday in December, when several elves (aka members of the Town and Country Garden Club) completed their annual holiday decorating of the Home. As they...
Visitors Galore and a Sumptuous Feast
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Home was indeed sumptuous, complete with welcome visitors as well as delicious morsels. A Guest’s grandson gave out hugs all around, and a granddaughter in colorful pigtails shared a delightful assessment of what tasted best (the cookies of...
Giving and Thanks
On October 28, 1868, here in the Nation’s Capital, President Andrew Johnson proclaimed, “I therefore recommend that Thursday, the 26th day of November next, be set apart and observed by all the people of the United States as a day for public praise, thanksgiving, and...
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