Collection Preservation of the White House
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
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In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Biographies & Portraits
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
The young national capital at Washington, D.C. became the center of the War of 1812 with Great Britain during the...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...