Podcast St. John’s, the Church of the Presidents
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
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Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation of October 3, 1863.
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
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...
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
For the 2015 holiday season, the White House Historical Association has paired with HGTV Star Genevieve Gorder to bring you our 2015...
Biographies & Portraits
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
It was President Thomas Jefferson who first established the traditions of a Fourth of July celebration at the White House....
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
Biographies & Portraits