Collection The 2021 White House Christmas Ornament
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior must be a reflection of a country's history? While the president and first lady make decisions regarding the White House interiors while they live there, they also recognize the importance of maintaining and preserving the public spaces and their accompanying historic artifacts on behalf of the American people. In this collection, explore the long history of decorative arts in the White House.
The Decorator-In-Chief
The 1600 Sessions Podcast
Back in the Blue Room: Restoring the Bellangé Suite
The 1600 Sessions Podcast
Splendor and Scrutiny of White House Tableware
The Chandeliers of the East Room
The Diplomatic Reception Room's Historic Wallpaper
A Brief History of the Presidential Seal
Decorating The White House
A Timeline
The Beaux Arts Furnishing of 1902
Establishing Harmony Between Interior and Exterior
The Red Room in the Polk White House
Computer Generated Images Recreate History
Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection
White House History Quarterly Number 56
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Event White House History with Susan Page: "The Black Man's President": Abraham Lincoln, African Americans, and the Pursuit of Racial Equality
Join us for the fourth installment of the White House Historical Association’s White House History with Susan Page on “'The...
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Press NEW White House 360 Tour: Halloween Scavenger Hunt Edition
The White House Historical Association has released a NEW edition of the White House 360 Tour on its website whitehousehistory.org...
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Event History Happy Hour: Medical Mystery
William Henry Harrison served as the ninth president of the United States for 31 days in 1841. He was the first president...
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Director of E-Commerce
In its 60th year, the White House Historical Association (WHHA) is successfully engaging and educating people across the country and...
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Sugar, Slavery, and the Washington China
Upon stepping into the White House China Room, visitors encounter tableware from nearly every presidential administration or first family. Tucked...
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Press NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “A Discussion with the Voices of Lafayette Park”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “A Discussion with the Voices of La...
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Video White House History Weekly: Lafayette Park Waysides
The White House Historical Association, in partnership with the National Park Service, installed historical markers in Lafayette Square recount the...
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Podcast A Discussion with the Voices of Lafayette Park
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
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Video The 1600 Sessions - A Discussion with the Voices of Lafayette Park
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
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Gallery Stewart D. McLaurin
Stewart D. McLaurin, as president of the White House Historical Association since 2014, leads the Association’s non-profit and non-partisan mission to...
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Decatur House Education Assistant
The White House Historical Association seeks a part-time Education Assistant to lead historic tours of the Stephen Decatur House and...
