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 neoclassical silver coffeepot was made by French silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier before 1833. It was part of a 130-piece silver service that President Andrew Jackson purchased from the Russian minister to the United States, Baron de Tuyll. The coffeepot features an ivory handle, cloven hooves for support, and a spout that resembles a dog's head. Height: 12 1/8 inches.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
The White House Historical Association has been preserving and sharing White House history since its founding by First Lady Jacqueline...
Biographies & Portraits
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
Monday, September 25 12:00pm: Registration at the Mayflower Hotel 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: White House Reception Please join us for a White House Re...
Julie Silverbrook serves as senior director of Partnerships and Constitutional Scholar in Residence at iCivics. Julie served as executive director...
The origin of the "American Presidents" by Genevieve Ryan Bellaire is somewhat unique. One year, Genevieve's father asked her to...
As part of the White House Historical Association’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, the Next-Gen Leaders (NGL) initiative was announced. Th...