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L Ron Hubbard House

Updated: April 25, 2016
 By Pri

L. Ron Hubbard House, DuPont Circle, Washington DC

Blog Post for DC By Foot

Address: 1812 19th Street NW Washington DC 20009

Getting There: Metro - Red Line, DuPont Circle Stop

Admission is free. Tours can be arranged by appointment.

Timings: 10AM to 8PM

Even the most avid travelers may sometimes miss this hidden piece of historical

gem in DuPont Circle. The L. Ron Hubbard House on 19th Street is, indeed, a

fascinating destination for tourists and all those curious about scientology and its

founder. In addition to being a prolific writer, traveler, explorer, and an inventor, L.

Ron Hubbard was the founder of Scientology.

This three-story house was the Founding Church of Scientology and the very first

headquarters from where L. Ron Hubbard created the organizational structure that

guides the Church today. He used this house from 1957 through 1960 to train

students and conduct lectures.

The house is beautifully restored and showcases L. Ron Hubbard’s life events and

international travels. His biography helps you connect all the major incidents that

led him to conceptualize the interaction of science with the spirit. You can see on

display, his books, tapes, his administrative office, his Roneo mimeograph machine

and his collection of arts and artifacts from around the world.

The museum is well kept and the rather informative. An easy walk through the

museum is exceptionally rewarding as you learn about Dianetics and how Buddhism

and Hinduism have influenced scientology. You come to appreciate how L. Ron

Hubbard intertwined the strengths of Eastern religious thought with Western

rationale.

The third floor balcony of the museum offers a direct view of the Washington

Monument, which on a sunny clear day is breathtaking. So next time you are in

Washington and in the neighborhood on one our DuPont Circle and Embassy Row

Tour or Dark Side of DuPont Tour, why not join the likes of Tom Cruise and John

Travolta and visit the L. Ron Hubbard House.

About The Author

Pri

Pri is a true believer in the Rule of Three - she lives between Dubai, Bombay and Washington DC, speaks three languages and has 3 kids under 3. She graduated from Connecticut College and has a Masters Degree from New York University. Pri is a licensed Dubai tour guide, travel blogger, art aficionado, foodie and curious to check out all things new in her city. Pri has been part of the Free Tours By Foot team since 2015 and loves to make customized itineraries for her guests.
Updated: April 25th, 2016
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