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Florida House Florida House on Capitol Hill is the only state embassy in Washington, D.C. that connects, celebrates, and champions Florida to the world

Florida is proud to be the only state with an embassy in Washington, D.C. Founded by First Lady Rhea Chiles in 1973, thousands of visiting dignitaries, families, students and those having business in Washington have been welcomed to the nation’s capital with a glass of Florida orange juice. Just one block from the U.S. Capitol, we share the corner of East Capitol and Second Street with the Supreme

Court, the Library of Congress and the Folger Shakespeare Library. We are between the Capital South and Union Station metro stops and one block from the Circulator. Visitors to the House love to have their photo taken from our upstairs window with its iconic view of the Capitol Dome. You can also tour the House, hearing the stories behind the antiques and artwork , many of which were donated by Floridians. Pick up information about attractions in the nation’s capital or relax in our beautiful, shaded garden. Florida House is the perfect place to host meetings, seminars, retreats or receptions. Your guests will feel like they are in their own private club. Guests can view some pretty spectacular sunsets over the Capitol Dome from our garden or the House. The beautiful three-story Victorian home, built in 1891, was purchased and is maintained solely by individual and corporate contributions. No state or federal tax dollars are used to support Florida House. We love to share the home, hospitality and a little bit of Florida with our visitors.

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day 🍩 A few weeks ago, Washington D.C. celebrated the opening of (a Miami-born donut shop) in Georgetown!

From the creative flavors to the perfectly crafted brioche donuts, it’s easy to see why they’ve built such a devoted following from Sunshine State 😉

☀️ Whether you’re exploring Georgetown or visiting one of their Florida locations, consider this your sign to treat yourself today!

(Other tags: DMVEats DonutDay SweetTreat Homemade Georgetown NationalDonutDay)

☀️ WEEK ONE 🌴 Summer Intern Seminar Series with Rep. Aaron Bean!We were honored to welcome Florida’s congressional inter...
06/04/2026

☀️ WEEK ONE 🌴 Summer Intern Seminar Series with Rep. Aaron Bean!

We were honored to welcome Florida’s congressional interns to hear from Rep. Bean, who shared his work in Florida’s 4th Congressional District. Special thanks to our intern Gavin, who did an excellent job emceeing the session and helping set the tone for a thoughtful and well-run kickoff to the series.

JOIN US NEXT WEEK! 🎟️ Thursday, June 9th at 8AM: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-intern-seminar-series

(Other tags: InternNetworking Florida Congress Hilltern ThingstodoinDC SummerEvents Networking)

06/03/2026

🐝 Think you can spell Florida’s most unique city names?

Join us TOMORROW for the FL|DC Connect Summer Spelling Bee! Test your skills, meet fellow young professionals, and compete for bragging rights as you tackle some of Florida’s most unique words and city names.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill (One Second Street NE, Washington DC 20002)
🔗 Get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fldc-connect-summer-spelling-bee

(Other tags: WashingtonDC CapitolHillEvents FloridaInDC ThingstodoinDC)

📚⚓ Monday, June 22nd: join us for a special evening with bestselling author and retired four-star admiral James Stavridi...
06/02/2026

📚⚓ Monday, June 22nd: join us for a special evening with bestselling author and retired four-star admiral James Stavridis!

We’ll be discussing his gripping novel, “2084: A Novel of Future War”, along with insights from The Leader’s Bookshelf. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of America’s most respected military leaders and authors.

📅 Monday, June 22, 2026 (6:00–7:00 PM)
📍 The Bookmark (220 First Street Neptune Beach, Florida 32266)

🎟️ Reserve your (free) tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fl-house-book-club-feat-ret-navy-admiral-james-stavridis

(Other Tags: Author Talk Florida Readers Jacksonville Events Neptune Beach Leadership Books Military Fiction)

📸 Introducing… our 2026 Summer Intern Cohort!☀️ We’re excited to have these talented Florida students join us this summe...
06/02/2026

📸 Introducing… our 2026 Summer Intern Cohort!☀️ We’re excited to have these talented Florida students join us this summer and look forward to the energy, ideas, and dedication they’ll bring to our State Embassy.

☀️Stop scrolling if you’re a Florida intern: it’s FINALLY time to register for the Summer Intern Seminar Series! 📸Join u...
05/28/2026

☀️Stop scrolling if you’re a Florida intern: it’s FINALLY time to register for the Summer Intern Seminar Series! 📸

Join us at the Embassy every Thursday (during the weeks of June 1 - July 24) for professional development, networking, and learning more about careers in public service and beyond.

✨ Professional development & Networking opportunities
🤝 Breakfast and coffee overlooking the Capital
🎤 Engaging Congressional + professional speakers & discussions

Register now… space is limited: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/summer-intern-seminar-series

05/27/2026

🐝 NEXT THURSDAY: Florida-Themed Summer Spelling Bee (with winners and prizes!) ☀️📚

Join friends & spell famous Florida cities & state-inspired words at three (3) different difficulty levels. Whether you’re a beginner speller or a word wizard, there’s a change for everyone to win!

📍 Florida House: 1 Second Street NE, Washington D.C. 20002
⏰ Thursday, June 4th from 6PM - 8PM

🌟 Sign up now and claim your spot: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fldc-connect-summer-spelling-bee

📚 ICYMI: Book Club with Les Standiford at in Coral Gables! We had a wonderful time hearing more about ‘Last Train to Pa...
05/22/2026

📚 ICYMI: Book Club with Les Standiford at in Coral Gables!

We had a wonderful time hearing more about ‘Last Train to Paradise’ and ‘Coral Gables: From Bankruptcy to Beauty’. Thank you to Miami Chapter President Susan Pinnas for sharing more about Florida House with the group & to Miami Trustee Susan Kahn for leading such a thoughtful and engaging interview with Les!

✨Details on our next Book Club meeting: COMING SOON!

🍊Florida House is joining PassportDC for a HUGE celebration! 🌴✨ Join us next Saturday, May 23 from 11AM–4PM for a full ...
05/15/2026

🍊Florida House is joining PassportDC for a HUGE celebration! 🌴✨

Join us next Saturday, May 23 from 11AM–4PM for a full day of Florida culture, food, music, giveaways with and , interactive exhibits, kids activities, and tours of our 2026 “Florida’s Legacy of Launch” Space Exhibit 🚀

PLUS: Florida drinks, Natalie’s Orange Juice, swag, surprise giveaways, and more 👀

📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill
1 Second Street NE, Washington, DC
🗓 Saturday, May 23, 11AM – 4PM
🎟 NO RSVP REQUIRED

🌞 Come celebrate Florida with us during PassportDC! DMVEvents

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