Collection The 2020 White House Christmas Ornament
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
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This engraving by V. Foulquier shows the South Grounds as they appeared before the Civil War during James Buchanan's administration (1857-1861).
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When...
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office at the height of the Great Depression. He ushered in an environment...
The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...