National Headquarters of 1812

The National Headquarters National Society Unites States Daughters of 1812 is located in Washington D.C. This property has been placed on the National Register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior in 1987. It was dedicated on April 7, 2002.

The 1812 Society purchased the Queen Anne style home in 1928. It was built in 1884 by Rear Admiral John H. Upshur.  Dedicated members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 have donated historic artifacts, books for the library and other memorabilia. They have also the last seventy-five years collecting items of furniture to enhance the Queen Anne period furniture.

Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of US Daughters of 1812 have helped decorated the North Carolina room in the Queen Anne style.   

http://www.usdaughters1812.org/museum.html   Please view the National web site for more information about 1812 plus take a virtual tour of the building. Copy and put web site in your browser if it will not open.

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You are invited to view this photo album: The North Carolina Room The North Carolina Room National Society United States Daughters of 1812 National Headquarters in Washington, DC - Aug 31, 2011 The NC Room at National Headquaters is located on the third floor of the house at 1463 Rhode Islnd Avenue. This building is now the National Library and the Museum. The North Carolina Room is a lovely bedroom with twin beds. The information and photographs were provided by Gwen Causey, Honorary Vice President National from NC - August 6, 2011. View Album Play slideshow

Library and Museum

N.S.U.S.D. of 1812 National Headquarters