Anderson Houses

Anderson Houses a.k.a The Society of Cincinnati was built in early 1900's. The house belonged to Larz Anderson, (a diplomat from 1891-1913) and his wife Isabel. The entire house is filled with artifacts, sculptures, paintings and art works from round the world, which the couple collected during their numerous travels. The entry is absolutely free and so is the guided tour. However, the tours are limited to only 4-5 hours a day. Read on our exclusive articles to know more about Anderson Houses in Washington DC.
Learn more about

Anderson Houses

:: Washington DC Hotels & Travel

Where to Find Comfortable and Affordable Hotels Near Anderson Houses

The Anderson House is a registered US National Landmark. It is located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue. The place is considered to be one of Washington DC's famous tourist attractions. It is also known as the Larz Anderson House. It is one of Washington's hidden treasures.

Anderson House information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_the_Cincinnati#Anderson_House.2C_National_Headquarters

Anderson House review

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2818465-anderson_house_district_of_columbia-i

Being the top tourist destination there are several hotels located around the area and most a reasonably priced. Depending on the hotel's location and the amenities included their rates vary.

There's about more than a 100 hotels which is less than a mile away from the Anderson House. And prices range from $100 up per night depending on the hotel class.

Top Hotels near Anderson House

http://www.hotels.com/de1653076/hotels-near-anderson-house-washington-united-states/

One within the neighborhood is the Hilton Washington located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue. The hotel offers one of the most affordable and comfortable rooms in Washington. The hotel has a bar and lounge area. There's also a coffee shop and a restaurant available at the hotel. Guest can also enjoy a high-speed internet access.

Also near the Anderson House is the Carlyle Suites Hotel, located at 1731 New Hampshire Avenue. It is under a mile about 0.4mi away from the Anderson House.

You will surely enjoy your tour at the Anderson House. You will be able to see a lot of important artifacts on display. The house was built around 1902 and 1905.

Discover Grandeur of the Past - A Tour to Larz Anderson House

If you plan a visit to Washington, D.C, you should not miss the tour to the Larz Anderson House. Built in 1902, this house, which was the residence of the American diplomat Larz Anderson, is now one of the most architecturally rich palatial buildings and a historic landmark in the state. You will find a museum, elite clubs and conference rooms as well as the office of the Society of Cincinnati housed in the building.

After Sir Anderson's death in 1937, his wife donated the house to the Society of Cincinnati, as per his wish, as Anderson was an active member of the society. It was the Society's effort to turn in into a museum. It also serves as the headquarter of the society. In the recent past, a lot of events including public and private parties, social functions and elite conferences are held at the Anderson House.

Background and history of the museum

http://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/a_history.htm

Anderson House home page

http://www.hereditary.us/cin_anderson.htm

You can visit the first two floors of the building, which are designated as the museum. Here you'll find a huge collection of exhibits, objects of fine arts and historical artifacts. Many of the exhibits belong to Sir Anderson, including his portraits, accessories and personal artifacts as well as those of the Anderson family. The artifacts feature the history of the society.

Things to see

http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/district-of-columbia/washington-dc/review-180610.html

In addition to that, there is a well-stocked library that has a collection of books, CDs and journals through which you can discover the grandeur of the past. You will also come across military accounts, manuscripts, maps and other discourses at the library. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 1 pm and 4 pm. events are held in the evenings as well. Admission to the Washington DC museum is free.

Other important info

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2818465-anderson_house_district_of_columbia-i