Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
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Sunset of the Gaslight Age, 1891. Peter Waddell, The Grand Illumination, oil on canvas, 55 x 73.
One of the most beautiful features to ever adorn the White House was a stained glass screen designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, installed in the Entrance Hall in 1882. The vibrant screen had the greatest effect in natural light, but the times demanded electric light, which was installed during the Benjamin Harrison administration. The screen was removed in the 1902 renovation and later destroyed in a fire.
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
October 1, 20209:00-9:15amWelcome and Overview Stewart D. McLaurin, President, White House Historical AssociationFrederick J. Ryan Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors,...
Jim AdamsJim Adams has been gardening in Washington, D.C., for over 25 years. His D.C. career began at the...
WILLIAM ADAIR is a frame historian, conservator, and gilder in Washington, D.C. (WHH #54) WILLIAM G. ALLMAN served more than...
The White House is an enduring symbol of the United States. The structure serves multiple roles as a home, office,...
20202020 Best Book AwardsThe Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories of a Holiday Tradition, Winner, Novelty & Gift BookPresidents Play!...
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...
The White House Historical Association, chartered in 1961, is a nonprofit historical and educational organization that plays a vital role in...
The White House Historical Association commissions the official White House Christmas ornament each year. This is the 36th ornament in...