Larz Anderson House

Larz Anderson House, a stunning Beaux-Arts mansion built between 1902 and 1905, is located on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. It serves as the international headquarters for the Society of the Cincinnati and features a research library focused on military and naval history. The house, which was once a winter residence for diplomat Larz Anderson and his wife Isabel, showcases their extensive collection of art and artifacts acquired during their travels. Open to the public as a historic house museum, visitors can explore the beautifully decorated first two floors, learn about early 20th-century life in Washington, and view exhibitions related to the American Revolution and the society's history. The house is also recognized as a National Historic Landmark and offers a glimpse into the opulent entertaining of the Gilded Age.