Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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A third floor bathroom, c. 1927.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...