Florida House

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.

☀️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

🌎 Thanks for joining our May FL|DC Connect event featuring Justin Park 🚀We loved welcoming such a wonderful group for an...
05/15/2026

🌎 Thanks for joining our May FL|DC Connect event featuring Justin Park 🚀

We loved welcoming such a wonderful group for an evening of networking, discussion, and innovation centered around one of Florida’s most exciting industries. Thank you again for being part of the conversation, and we look forward to seeing you at the next FL|DC Connect (sign-ups for June + July) ✨

The conversation will be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon… stay tuned!

05/12/2026

🚀 THIS THURSDAY: Come learn about space with TEDx speaker, NASA consultant, & space educator Justin Park 🌎

Enjoy the presentation, followed by an audience Q&A + networking reception overlooking the U.S. Capitol

📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill (1 Second St NE, Washington D.C. 20002)
🗓️ Thursday, May 14th from 6PM - 8PM
🎟️ RSVP HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-conversation-on-space-exploration

05/12/2026

🍊COMING UP 🌎 Sat. May 23 - PassportDC Open House at America’s ONLY State Embassy!

Step inside Florida House and experience Florida culture, history, hospitality, and sunshine right in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get your commemorative passport stamped, try Florida foods and fresh juice from , plus get swag/free gifts from .

📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11 AM – 4 PM
🎟️ FREE | No registration required

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Congressman Bill Posey, who dedicated decades of service to the Sunshine...
05/11/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Congressman Bill Posey, who dedicated decades of service to the Sunshine State & Florida’s Space Coast.

Congressman Posey was a valued friend of Florida House, generously sharing his time with our interns through our Summer Intern Seminar Series and consistently supporting our mission. We are also grateful to his wife, Katie, who helped host memorable events at the Embassy and foster meaningful connections within our Florida House community.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Katie Posey and the Posey family, their friends, and all those mourning this tremendous loss. His legacy of service will not be forgotten.

Photo credit: Florida Today

🚀 NEXT THURSDAY: Get your tickets for ‘A Conversation on Space Exploration’ and hear from entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, NA...
05/07/2026

🚀 NEXT THURSDAY: Get your tickets for ‘A Conversation on Space Exploration’ and hear from entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, NASA consultant, & space educator Justin Park 🌎

- Artemis II and the next era of lunar exploration
- Florida’s leadership in America’s space industry
- The future of innovation, entrepreneurship, & discovery beyond Earth
- Audience Q&A and networking reception overlooking the U.S. Capitol

📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill (1 Second St NE, Washington D.C. 20002)
🗓️ Thursday, May 14th from 6PM - 8PM
🎟️ RSVP HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-conversation-on-space-exploration

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Number One Second Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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