Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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Employees of B. Altman Co. of New York install a blue and gold damask wall covering in the Blue Room, March 14, 1952.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Today, the celebration of Halloween conjures images of costumed trick-or-treaters, sweets, and jack-o'-lanterns; but there was a time when All...
The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation,...
The White House Association is proud to introduce its Next-Gen Leaders, a group of influential and historically-minded young professionals. The...
AuthorsJAMES ARCHER ABBOTT is a graduate of Vassar College (B.A.) and the State University of New York’s Museum St...