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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.

🎯 Your personal brand is more than your résumé. It’s your story, your value, and the connections you build along the way...
10/14/2026

🎯 Your personal brand is more than your résumé. It’s your story, your value, and the connections you build along the way!

Join FL|DC Connect on November 4th from 6–8 PM for an evening of professional development, networking, and conversation with Emmabella Rudd: Florida State University alumna, health policy advocate, and award-winning public speaker!

💡 At just 25, Emmabella has helped raise over $600,000 for Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy through her organization, Emmabella’s Believers, in partnership with Breakthrough T1D.

Come learn how to build a memorable professional identity, communicate your value with confidence, and make your voice stand out — all while connecting with fellow Florida alumni and young professionals in the DC area. 🌴🤝

📅 Wednesday, November 4 | 6–8 PM
📍 Florida House: (1 Second St. NE Washington, DC 20002)

🎟️ Save your spot here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fldc-connect-november-personal-branding-with-emmabella-rudd

10/06/2026

🎬 A Floridian-directed short film - screening THIS THURSDAY at Florida House on Capitol Hill - is now a Regional Emmy nominee! 🏆

Join us & see ‘Breaking Ice’ - the story of women serving aboard the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest ship. Director Mary Ellen Scherl will be there & share the incredible Florida & DC connection that inspired this production. Enjoy refreshments, music, and networking too!

🎥 Short Film, Big Story: FL|DC Connect October Event
📅 Thursday, October 8 from 6-8PM
📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill (1 2nd St. NE, Washington D.C.)
🎟️ Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/short-film-big-story-fldc-connect

🍁 Florida does NOT skip the seasons… leaves are changing soon! 👀 Here’s when to expect peak foliage across Florida:🌲 Pan...
10/02/2026

🍁 Florida does NOT skip the seasons… leaves are changing soon! 👀 Here’s when to expect peak foliage across Florida:

🌲 Panhandle: Mid–late November
🍁 North Florida: Mid–late November
🌳 Central Florida: Late November–early December
🌴 South Florida: Late November–December

Peak timing can shift with weather, but if you’re looking for a little fall color in the Sunshine State, November is your month 🍂☀️

09/29/2026

🍿 NEXT WEEK: See an award-winning short-film from a Miami-based director! 📽️

Our October FL|DC Connect event ‘Short Film, Big Story’ will feature a screening of “Breaking Ice” & brief remarks from director Mary Ellen Scherl. Come for the film, stay for the conversation, networking, and refreshments!

📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill
📅 Thursday, October 8 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

🎟️ Get tickets and event details here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/short-film-big-story-fldc-connect

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09/18/2026

🎬 Coming in October: FL|DC Connect - ‘Short Film, Big Story’

Join us Thursday, October 8th from 6:00-8:00PM for a screening of the award-winning short film “Breaking Ice,” with special guest Executive Producer (and Miami-native) Mary Ellen Scherl. Guests will enjoy the remarks and the screening, followed by networking, music, and refreshments.

The film has been selected for the LA Women in Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, FilmGate Festival, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, and won at Stay Gold Film Festival, plus an Honorable Mention at Hollywood Shorts Fest!

📍Florida House (1 Second Street NE, Washington D.C. 20002)
⏰ Thursday, October 8th from 6-8PM
🍊 Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/short-film-big-story-fldc-connect

A new chapter in our partnership with the Backus Museum & Gallery! 🎨🌴We’re excited to expand our collaboration with the ...
09/16/2026

A new chapter in our partnership with the Backus Museum & Gallery! 🎨🌴

We’re excited to expand our collaboration with the Backus Museum & Gallery aebackusmuseum and bring more of Florida’s incredible artistic heritage to visitors at Florida House.

Our new display features even more artwork and information highlighting the work of Florida artist A.E. “Beanie” Backus, with cards available for guests to learn more about the artist, his work, and the Backus Museum & Gallery in Fort Pierce.

We’re proud to create more opportunities to connect Florida’s cultural institutions with our visitors here in Washington, D.C. and look forward to continuing to grow this partnership.

📍 Visit us on Capitol Hill to see the new display! CapitolHill FloridaCulture FloridaArtists

25 years later, Florida remembers 🇺🇸Today, Florida House joins our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on ...
09/11/2026

25 years later, Florida remembers 🇺🇸

Today, Florida House joins our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the first responders, service members, and countless others whose lives were forever changed.

Twenty-five years later, their memories continue to live on… not only at the national memorials in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, but in communities across Florida. We will continue to come together to honor those we lost and the heroes who answered the call.

ᯓ⚾️ Did you know several current Washington Nationals have Florida roots?Dylan Crews — Altamonte Springs, FLJacob Young ...
09/08/2026

ᯓ⚾️ Did you know several current Washington Nationals have Florida roots?

Dylan Crews — Altamonte Springs, FL
Jacob Young — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Brad Lord — Tallahassee, FL

Who else should we feature with a Florida connection? 👀

💡 One year. Hundreds of connections. One incredible community!Thank you to the huge crowd who joined us at the Embassy f...
09/04/2026

💡 One year. Hundreds of connections. One incredible community!

Thank you to the huge crowd who joined us at the Embassy for the one-year anniversary of FL|DC Connect! What started one year ago as a new way to bring Florida and DC professionals together has grown into such an incredible community.

Mark your calendars for our next gathering on October 8th - we’ll see you at the Embassy! Details coming soon… FL|DC Connect

Here’s to another year of bringing Florida and DC together! 🌴🏛️

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