About the Town of Kensington Tour
Step back in time with the Maryland House and Garden Tour of the Town of Kensington, one of Montgomery County’s earliest and most charming railroad suburbs. Founded in the 1890s by Washington financier Brainard H. Warner, Kensington was designed as a picturesque garden community inspired by London’s Kensington Gardens. The town quickly became a summer retreat for Washington’s elite, featuring grand Queen Anne, Georgian Revival, and Victorian homes set amid tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks. Visitors on this year’s tour will explore the area’s distinctive architecture, lush gardens, and historic landmarks that reflect more than a century of suburban life shaped by the railroad, trolleys, and civic pride. Today, Kensington remains a vibrant, close-knit community that honors its past while embracing a sustainable and creative future.