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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President Lincolns office and cabinet room on the second floor of the White House became the Lincoln Bedroom in the twentieth century. C. K. Stellwagen made a pen-and-ink sketch of it in October 1864. At the long cabinet table the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed on January 1, 1863.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...