The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest patriotic organization in the United States, established in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army who fought in the American Revolution. Dedicated to promoting knowledge and appreciation of American independence, the Society maintains its headquarters, library, and museum at Anderson House in Washington, D.C.
As a nonprofit educational organization, the Society preserves art, artifacts, and documents related to the American Revolution, while fostering fellowship among its members. Through tours, exhibitions, and a research library, the Society aims to perpetuate the remembrance of the American Revolution and its legacy.
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