A Tour of the White House
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the public rooms and displaying the very best of American artwork, furniture, and décor. In order to fulfill her vision, Mrs. Kennedy founded the White House Historical Association, a private, non-profit organization created in partnership with the National Park Service. Today, the Association continues to advance its mission, enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion through educational outreach, research, and publications, while assisting the White House with acquisition and preservation projects. This collection, "A Tour of the White House," offers a virtual tour of the Executive Mansion for those who may not have the opportunity to visit in person. By providing this online tour, the White House Historical Association continues to promote its mission by making White House history more accessible for all. To learn more, purchase our The White House: An Historic Guide.
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Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
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Podcast White House Fellows
Every year, the White House Fellows program gives young, talented Americans the opportunity to work in the White House alongside...
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Podcast The Decorator-In-Chief
Every administration brings their own personality to the White House, particularly when it comes to the look and feel of...
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Podcast Saluting Our National History Day Award Winner
Each year, the National History Day Contest encourages more than half a million students around the world to conduct historical...
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Podcast Recipes from the President’s Ranch
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In th...
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Podcast Women’s Suffrage and the White House
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...
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Collection First Children
What was it like to grow up in a home where some of the most important political decisions are being...
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Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. What happens when a home's interior must...
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Collection The White House Behind the Scenes
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
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Podcast Our Work and Recent Events: A Q&A with David M. Rubenstein
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein interviews White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin...
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Collection Protest at the People's House
For more than a century, thousands of Americans have gathered in Lafayette Park across from the White House to exercise...
