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
* 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.
Join Us
For a Federalist (or Regency to some) Era evening of much merriment and good cheer!
Imbibe, enjoy victuals, mix, mingle, and meet historical characters.
Guests
I am delighted to introduce some of the distinguished guests who shall contribute in their own way to the revelry:
Fanny Kemble, Actress and Writer
Thomas Jefferson, Inventor and Author
Dolley Madison, Doyenne & Hostess
Benjamin Franklin, Salon Leader: Mechanics, AI
Marie-Louise Christophe: Queen of Haiti
George Washington, Salon Head: Leadership
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
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.
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.
Join us for a Federalist (or Regency to some) Era evening of much merriment and good cheer!
Imbibe, enjoy victuals, mix, mingle, and meet historical characters.
Our Guests
Dolley Madison, Doyenne: Matchmaker
Louisa Adams, Salonnière: Leader of the Dance
George Washington, Salon Leader: Executive Leadership
James Madison, Salon Leader: The Constitution
Marie-Louise Christophe, Queen of Haiti
Benjamin Franklin, Salon Leader: Mechanical Arts, AI
