Collection The 2020 White House Christmas Ornament
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
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John Tyler became president after the sudden death of President William Henry Harrison. A divided Congress made his presidency difficult. Tyler's first wife, Letitia, managed the White House from her upstairs room because a crippling stroke had confined her to a chair. Her daughter-in-law Pricilla Cooper Tyler served as hostess.
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Who takes care of the thousands of historic artifacts in the White House, cataloguing and preserving everything from presidential portraits...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Portrait artists have captured the image and personality of our presidents throughout history, providing a record of their time in...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
The White House is an enduring symbol of the United States. The structure serves multiple roles as a home, office,...