Supporting scholarship and promoting popular understanding of the American Revolution is central to the work of the American Revolution Institute. The Institute welcomes distinguished scholars and authors to share their insights and discuss their latest research with the public at Anderson House through lectures, author's talks and panel discussions. The Institute also hosts a variety of other historical programs throughout the year, including our Lunch Bite object talks, battlefield tours, special Anderson House tour programs and other events. Many of the events we offer are free.
February 2025
From the Vault—Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday
In commemoration of George Washington’s birthday, join our library staff, along with former research fellow and historian Craig Bruce Smith, for a special program exploring treasures from our library collections relating to the first American commander-in-chief and the first president general of the Society of the Cincinnati. This special public viewing in the research library will allow guests to view the items up close, while reflecting on their meaning nearly 250 years later. The evening will conclude with a silent…
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Art in Bloom DC 2025
Get Tickets Now Art in Bloom DC returns to Anderson House for a fifth time on March 20-23! This popular event fills our historic headquarters with more than thirty floral arrangements inspired by the art and architecture of Anderson House. Art in Bloom provides a unique opportunity in the nation’s capital to stroll through the museum at your own pace, viewing interpretations of specific artworks, furnishings and architectural details rendered in a floral medium by some of Washington’s most creative…
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