Welcome to the AOI!
AOI is the District of Columbia's oldest civic organization, founded December 7, 1865, incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1903 and is an IRS 501c(3) tax-exempt organization.
Please navigate through our site to learn more about us, discover if your ancestors were AOI members and consider joining our organization.
NEW! Shepherd Statue commemorative plaque has been installed. See 'News' and 'Governor Shepherd' tabs.
Important Call to Action... Time Sensitive Opportunity to Help Restore the Peabody Room of the Georgetown Branch Public Library - Click Here to learn more about the Peabody Room Reconstruction
The Peabody Room and the Georgetown Branch Library are scheduled to re-open in their newly renovated facility on Monday, October 18, 2010!