Parlor
Today, this comfortable parlor is a place for reading and socializing, the walls graced by paintings of and by Club members. Before the Club occupied the Monroe House, this served as its library and office, with a door between it and the grand reception room beyond. Many important meetings were likely held in this room when the house as served as the British Legation, forerunner to today's British Embassy, from 1821-1836, and later as the homes of members of the French and Austrian diplomatic corps.
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
