Campus History and Renovations
The history of our campus is rich. Philip Barton Key, the uncle of Francis Scott Key, bought the 250-acre wooded estate in 1797. In 1801, he built Woodley, the Federal-style hilltop house that would later become the “summer White House” for two U.S. presidents. Over the years, Woodley was home to several Cabinet Secretaries and General George Patton. The last private owner of Woodley was Henry Stimson, Secretary of War during the Roosevelt and Truman administrations. Stimson helped direct the American war effort from his study, which is still actively used as part of our library.
Of course, the former Woodley residence is but one part of the impressive Maret campus. Extensive improvements and expansions to the School’s physical facilities have continued over the years, including a new Middle School facility, a renovated Upper School, expanded Lower School, new theatre, improved labs and offices, and an enlarged artificial turf field.
The school has undergone a major renovation in two phases.
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