Collection The Working White House
For more than two centuries, the White House has been the home of American presidents. A powerful symbol of the...
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For more than two centuries, the White House has been the home of American presidents. A powerful symbol of the...
On July 11, 1798, Congress passed legislation that created the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical...
It was President Thomas Jefferson who first established the traditions of a Fourth of July celebration at the White House....
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In th...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
President Harry S. Truman was close to his friends and associates, had a grin for strangers, but could be less...
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...
Portrait artists have captured the image and personality of our presidents throughout history, providing a record of their time in...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...