Collection James Hoban: Architect of the White House
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
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This photograph of burn marks on the White House stonework was taken in 1990, during the George H.W. Bush administration. In preparation for the White House cornerstone's bicentennial in 1992, the White House underwent a renovation that included the removal of approximately 30 layers of paint. This process revealed scarring beneath the paint, sustained when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812.
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
From its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the White...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6 (COLLECTION I) WHITE HOUSE HISTORY • NUMBER 1 1 — Foreword by Melvin M. Payne 5 — President Kennedy’s Rose Garden by Rachel Lambert...
Luncheon PresentersRandolph ChurchillRandolph Churchill was born shortly before the death of his great-grandfather, Sir Winston Churchill, in January 1965. After attending...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
May 3, 2018 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration and light breakfast in Decatur House Parlors9:00 am - 9:20 am Welcome and OverviewThe Hon. Frederick...
20202020 Best Book AwardsThe Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories of a Holiday Tradition, Winner, Novelty & Gift BookPresidents Play!...