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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This print published during the war celebrates General Winfield Scott’s advance into Mexico via Vera Cruz in 1847. It is captioned: “The Colors of the United States were triumphantly planted ashore in full view of the City and Castle and under the distant fire of both. The whole army reached the shore in fine style without accident or loss.”
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
October 1, 20209:00-9:15amWelcome and Overview Stewart D. McLaurin, President, White House Historical AssociationFrederick J. Ryan Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors,...
As part of the White House Historical Association’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, the Next-Gen Leaders (NGL) initiative was announced. Th...
JAMES ARCHER ABBOTT is the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. His publications include JANSEN, JANSEN...
Jim AdamsJim Adams has been gardening in Washington, D.C., for over 25 years. His D.C. career began at the...
2023 2023 Communicator Awards White House History Quarterly 65: Every President Has Walked These Grounds, Award of Excellence, Design Features, Copywriting for Corporate...
Bill BarkerVeteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker is widely recognized as the nation’s foremost interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. After portraying Th...
The 2024 White House History Teacher Institute is open to all K-12 educators and will be offered as an in-person program...