The Arts Club of Washington Collection
Free and open to the public
The Monroe House was built in the American Federal era and contains several hallmarks of this style of architecture, none more so than the main entrance, with the paneled door framed by side lights and a lunette window (or fanlight) above. The archway separating the foyer from the stair hall gracefully echoes the entrance. The portraits of James and Elizabeth Monroe were commissioned by Club members and are based in large part on life portraits by John Vanderlyn done in 1816, the year Monroe was elected our nation’s fifth President.
Since its founding in 1916, the Arts Club of Washington has called 2017 I Street, N.W. “home.” Join us on a guided tour of the historic clubhouse to learn more about the Arts Club, its activities and the distinguished men and women who have been members. We will also discuss some of the fabled residents of the two mansions the Club now occupies, including President James Monroe and his First Lady Elizabeth, and Civil War General Robert MacFeely.
Please note that attendance is limited to 12 persons due to small spaces visited on the tour, thus an RSVP is required to guarantee participation.
Walk-in participants will be accommodated when possible.
Tour is not ADA accessible.
Groups: Contact us to book your tour Tuesdays - Fridays to start between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Arts Club of Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. located at 2017 I Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20006
