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Florida House, Washington, D.C.
An Overview
Florida House offers a ray of Sunshine State hospitality to all Floridians visiting Washington, D.C. Founded in 1973 by Rhea Chiles, Florida House serves as a goodwill embassy for Floridians in our nation's capital. Owned by the people of Florida, Florida House is - quite literally - a house. Headquartered in an historic, 1891 row house, Florida House sits atop Capitol Hill, rubbing shoulders with the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress and the Folger Shakespeare Library. Florida is the only state to have such a facility in D.C.
Serving as home base for tourists and the business community, Florida House enjoys approximately 10,000 visitors a year. Filled with art and period antiques donated by people from all over Florida, the house provides gracious, unparalleled hospitality to all Floridians who visit. The facility also offers cultural and educational opportunities which enable Florida citizens to enrich their appreciation, knowledge and involvement in our federal government.
Governed by a Board of Trustees, Florida House is a nonprofit corporation depending solely on individual and corporate contributions. No state or federal tax dollars are used in its support.
With an emphasis on education, Florida House is an extraordinary resource for all ages. Further, with its central location on Capitol Hill, Florida House is an excellent site for those Floridians interacting with federal government agencies. With its clear view of the United States Capitol dome, Florida House provides an awe-inspiring locale for social functions. Dedicated to the people of Florida, Florida House is a refuge in the busy, and sometimes overwhelming, city of Washington, D.C. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002