When I Googled "The Anderson House," the name "The Society of the Cincinnati" appeared.
The Society of the Cincinnati is the United States' oldest patriotic organization, established in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the American Revolution. Named after the Roman statesman Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, the Society promotes knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence. Its headquarters is Anderson House in Washington, D.C., which also serves as a museum and library.
The presiding officer of the Society is the President General. George Washington was the first to hold this position, serving from 1783 until his death in 1799. He was succeeded by Alexander Hamilton, who served until 1804. Initially, Presidents General served for life, but since 1950, the term has been limited to a single three-year term.
Curious to see the house’s architecture, I went on a guided tour yesterday. I had the opportunity not only to explore the interior but also to learn about the history of the house’s owners, their lives, and the story of the Society of the Cincinnati.
The one-hour tour is free. Our guide was an older gentleman with elegant white hair, and we assumed he was a volunteer, as the tour felt less structured and more like a series of interesting, random facts.
Compared to the O Museum, which I had previously visited, Anderson House felt grander, more spacious, less cluttered with staff, and overall at a higher level of elegance.
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