[1] Once the operations aimed at consolidating the Independence of Peru were concluded, many of the Peruvians who participated in those days were left in the greatest distress, since the fiscal coffers did not have enough money to solve their needs.

[citation needed] On September 5, 1917, the Congress of Peru, chaired by Juan Pardo y Barreda [es], promulgated Law No.

[citation needed] After the negotiations with President Augusto B. Leguía, the transfer to the society of the building constructed for the residence of Andrés Avelino Cáceres in 1924 was obtained.

[2] The institutional headquarters is the main location of the society in which solemn sessions are held annually to honour the memory of various national heroes and celebrate commemorative dates.

For this purpose, the premises have a solemn session hall adorned with various paintings, busts and statues of the heroes of the history of Peru.