Thanksgiving at the White House
Thanksgiving at the White House is a quiet holiday for the presidents family, featuring a meal that traditionally included turkey,...
Our Retail Shops
White House Visitor Center Flagship Store
- 1450 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. (Adjacent to the White House between 14th and 15th Streets, NW.)
- Reach Us by Phone: 202-208-7031
- Shop hours:
- Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Federal Holidays
White House History Shop
- 1610 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. (Between 17th Street, NW, and Connecticut Ave., in the Historic Decatur House.)
- Reach Us by Phone: 202-218-4337
- Shop hours:
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Federal Holidays
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