WASHINGTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside a Gilded Washington Mansion: Guided Tours of Anderson House
Guided, one-hour tours of Anderson House in Washington, D.C., reveal the Society of the Cincinnati, the Andersons’ 1905 art-filled mansion, and a year‑long rotating exhibition on the American Revolution.
Inside a Gilded Washington Mansion: Guided Tours of Anderson House.
Anderson House, a National Historic Landmark completed in 1905 for Larz and Isabel Anderson, stands as a compact, richly furnished testament to early‑20th‑century collecting and public life. The Society of the Cincinnati and its American Revolution Institute operate guided tours that trace the house’s architecture, original art and furnishings, and the organization’s ties to the Revolutionary era, while a changing exhibition gallery presents an annual exploration of the Revolution and its legacy.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 1905 Mansion Preserved
Much of the Andersons’ art collection and furnishings remain set within the mansion’s outstanding original architectural features, giving visitors a rare view of domestic grandeur from the early 20th century.
Original Art and Revolutionary Artifacts
Guided tours reveal the lives and collections of Larz and Isabel Anderson alongside select art and artifacts of the Revolutionary War that the Society curates and displays within the house.
A Changing Gallery on the Revolution
The changing exhibition gallery features one exhibition per year that examines an aspect of the American Revolution and the legacy of the Society of the Cincinnati.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
On a guided, hourlong visit you move through the first and second floors of Anderson House with a guide who places the Andersons’ collections and the Society’s holdings in the context of the American Revolution; after the guided portion visitors may also explore the changing exhibition gallery on their own.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided tour runs approximately 1 hour.
This is a museum visit with guided tours and a self‑guided exhibition gallery; no special equipment is required.
Anderson House is operated by the Society of the Cincinnati and houses the American Revolution Institute.
The changing exhibition gallery presents one exhibition per year focusing on an aspect of the American Revolution and its legacy.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided tour lasts approximately one hour.
What parts of Anderson House are covered on the tour?
Guided tours cover the first and second floors of the mansion and highlight the Andersons’ collections and the Society’s holdings.
Can I visit the changing exhibition gallery on my own?
Yes—visitors may view the changing exhibition gallery on their own after or outside the guided tour.
Who operates Anderson House?
Anderson House is the home of the Society of the Cincinnati and its American Revolution Institute.
How often does the exhibition change?
The changing exhibition gallery presents one exhibition per year that explores an aspect of the American Revolution and its legacy.
When was Anderson House built and for whom?
Anderson House was completed in 1905 for Larz and Isabel Anderson.