Corporate and Personal Events

Each year the Society of the Cincinnati makes Anderson House available to private clients for corporate and personal entertaining. Few venues are more more steeped in history. Larz and Isabel Anderson’s private parties were highlights of the Washington social season for decades. When the Andersons were not in residence, they loaned the mansion to the federal government, which used Anderson House to entertain foreign heads of state. That tradition continued after Mrs. Anderson presented the mansion to the Society of the Cincinnati in 1938, who lent it to the U.S. Navy for use during World War II when there was an unprecedented need for office space.

Anderson House was designed for entertaining. The horseshoe-shaped driveway, passing through massive mahogany gates and under an elegant porte cochère, provides a special sense of arrival for your guests. The Ballroom is one of the city’s most remarkable and historic spaces. Kings, princes, and prime ministers have been entertained here. Famed musicians have played the Andersons’ Steinway grand piano. Presidents—from the Andersons’ friend William Howard Taft to the national leaders of our time—have been guests of honor and hosted their own parties here. Now you can, too.

Evening Event Rates and Capacities

Cocktail/Dinner event rental rates (between 6 and 11 p.m.):

$9,500 for Sunday-Friday
$10,000 for Saturday

  • Up to 130 guests may be accommodated indoors for a seated dinner in one room; 170 if seated in two rooms.
  • Up to 300 guests may be accommodated indoors for a standing reception on two floors.
  • Lectern and microphone in the Ballroom are included. More AV equipment is available for rent.
  • Includes a maximum 9-hour block of vendor time, including load-in and load-out, with a standard load-in time of 3 p.m.
  • Guest arrival time is generally not before 6 p.m. and departure time is not later than 11 p.m.
  • Additional costs for 200 guests or more. Inquire about special rates for groups of 50 or less.
  • Events with dancing may be subject to wedding rates.

Daytime Event Rates and Capacities

Daytime events are designed around individual room use, and the pricing pertains to weekdays. Please inquire about weekend use. The museum remains open to visitors during these events, while the rooms rented are kept private.

Luncheon/Meeting event rental rates (between noon and 3 p.m.):

$4,500 for the Ballroom, Winter Garden, and outdoor garden
$3,000 for the Winter Garden and outdoor garden only

  • Up to 130 guests may be accommodated for a seated luncheon in the Ballroom; up to 55 in the Winter Garden only.
  • Smaller rooms may be available on an individual basis for groups of less than 30 guests.

All-day Meeting event rental rates (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.):

$6,500 for the Ballroom, Winter Garden, and outdoor garden
$5,000 for the Winter Garden and outdoor garden only

  • Up to 150 guests can be seated theater-style in the Ballroom; 130 at rounds; 75 at classroom tables.
  • Up to 55 guests can be seated at rounds in the Winter Garden.
  • Lectern and microphone in the Ballroom are included. More AV equipment is available for rent.
  • Two small breakout rooms can be configured for a total of 30-50 guests.
  • Smaller rooms may be available on an individual basis for groups of less than 30 guests.

For more information, contact:

Juan Mesa
Events Manager
events@societyofthecincinnati.org
202.785.2040 x412