1812 Historical House,
Library, and Museum
The flagpole out front of national headquarters, is a topgallant mast (marked on picture to left) from the U.S.S. Constitution, was given to the National Society in 1933, following the reconditioning of the famed "Old Ironsides."
Before it could be installed on the front lawn, twenty feet of its original length had to be cut off to be in compliance with District of Comumbia height regulations.
Before it could be installed on the front lawn, twenty feet of its original length had to be cut off to be in compliance with District of Comumbia height regulations.
The national headquarters of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is located in Washington, DC. In 1928, the society purchased a three-story brick, Queen Anne style, house at 1461 Rhode Island Avenue NW, which was built in 1884 by Rear Admiral John H. Upshur, USN (1823-1917).
For over three quarters of a century, dedicated members have donated books to the library, historic artifacts and memorabilia to the museum, and furnished the house with period furniture.
For over three quarters of a century, dedicated members have donated books to the library, historic artifacts and memorabilia to the museum, and furnished the house with period furniture.
On the base of the flagpole it reads,
"Mast From U.S.S. Constitution Presented to
National Society United States Daughters 1812
"Mast From U.S.S. Constitution Presented to
National Society United States Daughters 1812
By Mrs. John Francis Weinmann April 1935"
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In 1992, the 100th Associate Council voted to purchase the late-Victorian house immediately next-door at 1463 Rhode Island, NW. The first floor, houses the N.S.U.S.D. of 1812 Memorial Library, which contains many holdings on genealogical research and scholarly studies on the War of 1812 period. The second floor of the new building, occupies the 1812 Museum. It is an exceptional facility dedicated to the 1784-1815 time period. One treasure in particular which is housed in the museum, is a vintage 12 star American Flag, which was carried during the War of 1812. This flag is showcased in a specially designed "Flag Room" which is visible as visitors ascend the staircase. The adjoining Andrew Jackson Room houses relics pertaining to the Battle of New Orleans and the revered general. The large front room facing Rhode Island Avenue features various War of 1812 artifacts.
The U.S.D. of 1812 Insignia is the property of and is copyrighted by the National Society
of the United States Daughters of 1812. Authorization must be received by the National Society.
Web hyperlinks to non-U.S.D. of 1812 sites are not the responsibility of the
N.S.U.S.D. 1812, the state societies, or individual 1812 chapters.
of the United States Daughters of 1812. Authorization must be received by the National Society.
Web hyperlinks to non-U.S.D. of 1812 sites are not the responsibility of the
N.S.U.S.D. 1812, the state societies, or individual 1812 chapters.
2010 National Society United States Daughters of 1812 (202) 745 -1812
1461 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W. contact@usdaughters1812.org
Washington, D.C. 20005-5402
1461 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W. contact@usdaughters1812.org
Washington, D.C. 20005-5402
Museum Hours
The 1812 Museum will be open the second Wednesday & Thursday of the month, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Additional times may be made by appointment. For further information, please contact the Museum at: 1812.library@gmail.com
The 1812 Museum will be open the second Wednesday & Thursday of the month, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Additional times may be made by appointment. For further information, please contact the Museum at: 1812.library@gmail.com