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 oil on canvas portrait of First Lady Martha Washington was painted by celebrated portraitist Eliphalet Frazer Andrews. He painted this
seventy-six years after Mrs. Washington's death and it is based on a head and bust oil sketch done by Gilbert Stuart. During President Washington's administration, from 1789-1797, Mrs. Washington is said to have created an atmosphere of warm hospitality in the temporary capitals of New York and Philadelphia despite her dislike of formal affairs and society.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.