Collection 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...
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A third floor bathroom, c. 1927.
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...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
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...
The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation,...
Decatur House Carriage House 8:00-9:00am Light Breakfast 9:00-9:15am Welcome John F.W. Rogers, Chairman, The White House Historical...