The future is being shaped by extraordinary innovation—and by the choices we make about how to guide it. Evermay brings together big ideas, diverse perspectives, and thoughtful collaboration to imagine what comes next with wisdom and purpose, in a historic Georgetown mansion and gardens.
We live in an age when technology is moving faster than ever, and the possibilities before us are extraordinary. Yet without grounding in ethics, values, and a higher purpose, this age of promise risks giving way to an age of chaos. To meet this moment, we need the combined wisdom and creativity of people from every sector and background to share a future that is both innovative and deeply human
Evermay is an Embassy for the future – harnessing the wisdom of the past with the tools of the future, for the benefit of humanity.
Evermay is a Federal-style house on 4 acres, in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
1801
Evermay was built by Samuel Davidson using proceeds from the sale of a parcel of land to the U.S. Federal Government, which included the National Mall and the where the White House now sits.
1877
The house passed to his nephew Lewis Grant and was sold to John McPherson by Grant’s daughter Elizabeth Grant Davidson, and her husband, Charles Dodge. McPherson added a porch and some Victorian architectural elements.
1899
The notable Henry Hayes Lockwood lived at the property until his death in 1899.
1919
Developer Francis H. Duhey purchased Evermay. His plans to demolish it and build a hotel were dashed by an organized group of Georgetown citizens.
1924
Diplomat F. Lammot Belin bought the house. He removed the Victorian elements and added his own flourishes from his travels around the world, including several fountains, wood panels, and flooring from almost every continent.
1961
It passed to his son, Peter Belin, who added an orangery on the east front.
1973
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
1996
Peter’s son, Harry Belin inherited the property.
2011
Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno, founders of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, purchased the house from Harry, hosting concerts and events benefiting local and global non-profits. The property also became home to their S&R Foundation, supporting excellence in the arts and sciences through grants, awards and other programming.
2024
Both Doctors donated Evermay to the Foundation, which began a new life as a private operating foundation.
2026
The Foundation rebranded and adopted the name of Evermay to reflect this unification and new chapter.