The Society of the Cincinnati
The Organization was created by Henry Knox and Officers of the Continental Army at the end of the American Revolution as a way to stay in touch and keep up the camaraderie that these men had built over the 8 years of War. It was named after the Roman Cincinnatus who, after war, surrendered his sword and power and returned to the life of farming. At the end of the American Revolution, General Washington did just that. He stepped down and went back to Mount Vernon. He became the Society's First President.
The Anderson House belonged to Larz and Isabel Anderson who had the home built at the height of America's Gilded age in the 1880's. Larz Anderson held many posts as Ambassador to many foreign nations and was quite the dignitary. He also was a member of the Society and an avid collector of American Revolution artifacts. Isabel and he couldn't have children and at their deaths bequeathed their house to the Society of the Cincinnati to become its National Headquarters.
The House is stunning in its opulence, decorations and wealth. These pictures are of the first floor ballrooms, library and breakfast areas.
Marquis D Lafayette bust at the front entrance. The house is of hand crafted marble.
The backyard sitting areas and gardens
Staircase to the second floor.
Alexander Hamilton, the Society's next president after General Washington became President
Second floor rooms and hallways. The walls are covered with priceless tapestries and antiques from the Anderson's world travels.
Second floor overlooking the grand ballroom
The Ladies sitting room
The Third floor are all the guest rooms about 12 of them. Each room is sponsored by one of the 13 original states and is decorated and maintained by members of those states. Several of the rooms are as large as apartments, complete with offices, living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. Stunning doesn't begin to describe some of the rooms. I've only included a few of the rooms because they were occupied when I was taking pictures. This picture below is of the common area or the living room.
Hallway with guest rooms on each side
There are 68 steps from the First floor to my room. Lined with red carpet and portraits of all the Society Presidents
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