Collection White House Easter Egg Roll
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
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Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House life. Some pets provided companionship to the president and his family. Others gained fame for a role in shaping the president's image. No matter what job was bestowed upon them, pets at the Executive Mansion did it well.
This collection was organized by the White House Historical Association and the White House Curator's Office in cooperation with the National Park Service.
Cats Calling the White House Home
A Brief History of First Family Companions
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
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White House history and American baseball history have been intertwined for more than a century, creating a rich legacy of...
Families taking up residence at the White House since the Theodore Roosevelt administration have encountered the public's insatiable appetite for...
Two of the youngest presidents to reside in the White House brought their families and a menagerie of pets along...
Animals -- whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays -- have long been a major part of...
Dr. William Seale, whose contributions to the programs and publications of the White House Historical Association for more than forty...
The White House Historical Association and presidential libraries, historic homes, and museums have a shared goal of providing access to...
American presidents throughout history have appreciated the utility and admired the grandeur of the horse. The visual image of the...
Before the twentieth century, the presidents' vehicles were not armored-plated or specially built. Their carriages were similar to those of...