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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President Benjamin Harrison was painted by Eastman Johnson (1824-1906) in 1895 in New York, two years after Harrison left the White House.
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In th...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...