Chapter Five

State Rooms

Third Floor

Third Floor Plan
Ornament

Private Dining Room

Virginia, Southeast Corner

Furnishings in this room were presented by Virginia Chapters. The round, inlaid dining table was given in honor of Mrs. William Wirt Henery, the first State Regent. Other items gifted include an inlaid serving table, two mahogany arm chairs, upholstered in leather, four side chairs, with upholstered seats, a round candlestand, brass andirons, and a marble Coat of Arms, a gift from the sculptor, Sir Moses Ezekiel, himself a Virginian. The oil painting of the Chief Justice Marshall was presented by the Fort Nelson Chapter.

The room contains a gilt framed portrait of Dolly Madison was loaned by the Dolly Madison Chapter, as were a mahogany framed etching of Christ Church, Alexandria, was presented by Fairfax County Chapter and a mahogany framed miniature of Patrick Henry was given by the Commonwealth Chapter.
The room contains a gilt framed portrait of Dolly Madison was loaned by the Dolly Madison Chapter, as were a mahogany framed etching of Christ Church, Alexandria, was presented by Fairfax County Chapter and a mahogany framed miniature of Patrick Henry was given by the Commonwealth Chapter.
Virginia Shield
This room is a gift to the State of Delaware by Mrs. Mahon Furbee and Miss Harriette Warrick Mahon in memory of their sister, Mrs. Caroline Peterson Mahon Denison.
This room is a gift to the State of Delaware by Mrs. Mahon Furbee and Miss Harriette Warrick Mahon in memory of their sister, Mrs. Caroline Peterson Mahon Denison.

Committee Room

Delaware, East

The Chapters of the State united in giving the carved mahogany table and four chairs in Robert Morris style. The rug was presented by the Caesar Rodney Chapter, Wilmington, and the sofa, a facsimile of the “Washington sofa” in Independence Hall, by Mrs. Eugene DuPont.

Committee Room

West Virginia, East

The chapters of the State of West Virginia furnished the room with six chairs, a quaintly shaped table with nine drawers and a beautiful State flag.

Seven hundred dollars was give for this room and its furnishings.
Seven hundred dollars was give for this room and its furnishings.
The mantel in this room was formerly in a room which Henry Clay occupied during the time he spent in Washington, and was given by Miss Mary Lawton, of Washington, DC.
The mantel in this room was formerly in a room which Henry Clay occupied during the time he spent in Washington, and was given by Miss Mary Lawton, of Washington, DC.

Committee Room

Maine, Northeast Corner

The Maine chapters furnished the room with a Cranberry Island rug in green and brown tones with a pine cone design. The rug is a product of an industry of one of the coastal islands of Maine. The principal pieces of furniture are of the Chinese Chippendale pattern.

Room of the Children of the American Revolution

The C.A.R. have contributed generously to the general building fund for the Hall in addition to paying for this room as a memorial. It has been furnished with a large center table, two bookcases, a desk, a secretary, several small chairs, a rug and a bronze tablet presented in honor of the founder, Harriett Lothrop.

A memorial bronze tablet was presented by Mrs. Daniel Lathrop.
A memorial bronze tablet was presented by Mrs. Daniel Lathrop.
Miss Vining, also gave the following items; a musical instrument, a little hair-covered trunk, a spinning wheel and a winding stand.
Miss Vining, also gave the following items; a musical instrument, a little hair-covered trunk, a spinning wheel and a winding stand.

Rest Room

Northwest

Mrs. Floretta Vining, Regent of the John Adams Chapter, of Boston provided the antique furnishings for this room. This included a High posted bed with draperies, trundle bed and furnishings, wash-stand and China set, two dressers, two tables, one with a folding top, a musical instrument and much more.

The Banquet Hall and Roof

Memorial of Chapters, South

Many Chapters all across the country presented gifts for the Banquet Hall. This included sofas, dining tables, chairs with inscription plates, serving tables and side boards. Other objects included a candelabra, knife box, wall hangings and andirons, brass fire set, window draperies, place settings, silver serving trays, glassware, cutlery, and silver State spoons.

This beautiful room in its decoration carries into effect the colors adopted by the National Society; the blending of blue and white of the side walls and ceiling is emphasized in a darker blue upholster on the sofas and chairs.
At one time, the balcony off the Banquet Hall on top of the Memorial Portico on C Street was known as the President General’s Balcony. In this 1920 phot, it was being used as a Tea room by the Virginia delegate to the 29th Continental Congress.
At one time, the balcony off the Banquet Hall on top of the Memorial Portico on C Street was known as the President General’s Balcony. In this 1920 photo, it was being used as a Tea room by the Virginia delegate to the 29th Continental Congress.
At one time, the balcony off the Banquet Hall on top of the Memorial Portico on C Street was known as the President General’s Balcony. In this 1920 photo, it was being used as a Tea room by the Virginia delegate to the 29th Continental Congress.

Other Period Rooms

South Carolina Kitchen

South Carolina

Kitchen

Vermont

Vermont

Recorder Room

Massachusetts, Certificate Room

Massachusetts

Certificate Room

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Children’s Attic

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Colonial Kitchen

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Parlor Room

Chapter 1 In The Beginning
Chapter 2 Construction
Chapter 3 First Glimpse
Chapter 4 Offices
Chapter 5 State Rooms
Chapter 6 Exterior
Chapter 7 Restoration
Memorial
Continental Hall