General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters, Washington D.C.

Name: General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#589 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture

General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters

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The General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters, also known as the Miles Mansion, is a social clubhouse headquarters in Washington, D.C. Built as a private residence in 1875, it has served as the headquarters of the General Federation of Women's Clubs since 1922. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its association with the federation, which serves as an umbrella organization for women's clubs, a social movement dating to the mid-19th century. Tours of the headquarters, available by appointment, provide information about the activities of the GFWC and several historic rooms, including the 1734 entryway, the Julia Ward Howe Drawing Room, the dining room, music room and the GFWC International President's office. The headquarters also features changing exhibits of art, photographs and artifacts from its collections. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'25"N, 77°2'24"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Heurich House Museum, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Foundry United Methodist Church.

~1780 ftNW
Shopping, Bookshop
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~1390 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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~970 ftE
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~1190 ftE
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~1340 ftNE
Park
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Which popular attractions are close to General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Demonet Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Elizabeth Arden Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters:

Metro

Farragut North • Lines: Rd (7 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (7 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (11 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (18 min walk)