Collection The Kennedys and the Arts
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
For the 2015 holiday season, the White House Historical Association has paired with HGTV Star Genevieve Gorder to bring you our 2015...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
JAMES ARCHER ABBOTT is the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. His publications include JANSEN, JANSEN...
Benjamin Henry Latrobe's 1803 drawing of the State Floor indicates that the Red Room served as "the President's Antechamber" for the...
AuthorsJAMES ARCHER ABBOTT is a graduate of Vassar College (B.A.) and the State University of New York’s Museum St...
Elaine Rice Bachmann
The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History awards research fellowships annually. These fellowships support new research related...