Supporting scholarship and promoting popular understanding of the American Revolution is central to the work of the American Revolution Institute. The Institute welcomes distinguished scholars and authors to share their insights and discuss their latest research with the public at Anderson House through lectures, author's talks and panel discussions. The Institute also hosts a variety of other historical programs throughout the year, including our Lunch Bite object talks, battlefield tours, special Anderson House tour programs and other events. Many of the events we offer are free.
March 2026
Art in Bloom DC 2026
Art in Bloom DC returns to Anderson House for a sixth time on March 19-22! This popular event fills our historic headquarters with more than thirty floral arrangements inspired by the art and architecture of Anderson House. Art in Bloom provides a unique opportunity in the nation’s capital to stroll through the museum at your own pace, viewing interpretations of specific artworks, furnishings and architectural details rendered in a floral medium by some of Washington’s most creative and innovative…
Find out more »Special Program—Firearms of the American Revolution
Join the Institute’s museum and library staff to explore firearms used by the American, British, French and Spanish forces during the American Revolution. This program will allow guests to view various examples from our museum collections up close, as well as accompanying military manuals and treatises from our library collections that illuminate the construction, use and intellectual history of firearms. Some of the firearms that will be displayed include a 1756 British long-land pattern Brown Bess musket, a 1766 French…
Find out more »May 2026
Revolutionary War Family Day
Bring the family and kick off the 250th anniversary celebrations with a day of Revolutionary War activities—for free! Guests will be able to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap in 1776; meet historic interpreters, including Continental soldiers; participate in hands-on activities; sign our giant Declaration of Independence; view our current exhibition, Voices of Revolution; and more. Admission is free, but registration is requested. Use the link below to get your tickets.
Find out more »June 2026
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend
Join us and four of our partner museums in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., that will be open free of charge for this annual festival featuring special exhibitions and activities. At Anderson House, visit our 250th exhibition Voices of Revolution and explore the mansion at your own pace, with our expert docents and staff on hand for more information about the museum and the collections. Participating museums for 2026 are Anderson House, The Phillips Collection, The President Wilson…
Find out more »July 2026
Music of the American Revolution – America’s 250th
Join us for a special concert featuring David and Ginger Hildebrand to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Donned in period attire, the Hildebrands will perform patriotic songs, ballads, dance tunes, and theater songs known by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and others. Guests will also learn about the various instruments being used in the performance, including the hammered dulcimer, violin, and Spanish and English guitars. This performance interprets musical traditions, featuring both the formal and less refined…
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