A Holiday Fête with President James Monroe

Thursday 18 December 2025
6:00 – 9:30 pm
The Monroe Residence
The Temporary Executive Mansion*
(aka The Arts Club of Washington)
2017 Eye Street, NW / MAP
Washington DC

Space is Limited

Reserve A Spot / Be A Leader

* Elected to the Presidency in 1816, I shall assume office on the fourth of March, 1817. I remain temporarily domiciled here at 2017 Eye Street, Northwest, whilst The White House undergoes repairs from the depredations of our British adversaries.

I, James Monroe,
cordially invite you to
A HOLIDAY FÊTE.

I hope that you will join me for an evening of holiday merriment in the spirit of the season.

Expect good conversation, simple refreshments, and the agreeable warmth that accompanies friends gathered together.

Holiday Dress (and especially Period Attire) encouraged.

James Monroe

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Guests

I am delighted to introduce some of the distinguished guests who shall contribute in their own way to the revelry:

Louisa Adams
Salonnière
Dance Lead

James Madison
Salon Leader
The Constitution

Dolley Madison
Doyenne
Matchmaker

Benjamin Franklin
Salon Leader
Mechanics, AI

Marie-Louise Christophe
Queen of Haiti

George Washington
Salon Head
Leadership

As we celebrate the festive holiday season, let the spirit of generosity guide us to assist the less fortunate and supporting those in need:

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A Holiday Fête with President James Monroe

Thursday 18 December 2025
6:00 – 9:30 pm
The Monroe Residence
Temporary Executive Mansion*
(aka The Arts Club of Washington)
2017 Eye Street, NW / MAP
Washington DC

Reserve A Spot / Be A Leader

Space is Limited

* Elected to the Presidency in 1816, I shall assume office on the fourth of March, 1817. I remain temporarily domiciled here at 2017 Eye Street, Northwest, whilst The White House undergoes repairs from the depredations of our British adversaries.