"A Beautiful Spot Capable of Every Improvement"
The history of the white house grounds begins nearly two centuries before the construction of the house itself. Sailing up...
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The history of the white house grounds begins nearly two centuries before the construction of the house itself. Sailing up...
Many people consider raccoons to be pests and nuisances. These nocturnal mammals are often found rummaging through trash cans, dumpsters,...
As any visitor to Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. will tell you, pigeons are a universal feature of the...
Throughout the history of the White House and the grounds surrounding it, visitors have commented on the trees and foliage...
The primary Easter Monday entertainment at the White House has always involved egg rolling. Participants roll dyed, hard-boiled eggs across...
George Washington in 1792 had set aside 85 acres for the “President’s Square,” presumably to have paddocks, sheepfolds, hay fields, meadows, and th...
In several ways, James Hoban’s life resembles the classic immigrant success story. Born to a modest family in County Ki...
Tucked away on the South Lawn, behind a tall hedge of hollies, is the White House Children’s Garden, a sp...
I recently had the opportunity to visit with Nash Castro, the last surviving founder of the White House Historical Association,...
The inspiration for renewing the rose garden at the White House came from President Kennedy in 1961. My involvement began at...
When the White House gates open at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13th, thousands of people will stream through for the...
A recent magazine article described the garden of the White House, “known as the President’s Park,” as covering 82 acres and en...