Press Releases Index

Jun 11, 2014

White House Historical Association Announces the 2014 White House Christmas Ornament

Today, the White House Historical Association unveiled the 2014 White House Christmas Ornament which celebrates the life of Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States (1921-1923). President Harding took over the controls on the Alaskan railroad during the “Voyage of Understanding,” his famous transcontinental speaking and sightseeing tour. The Presidential Special, the train that carried President Harding west at t

Oct 27, 2015

White House Gingerbread Exhibit Highlights 40 plus Years of History and Original Chef Roland Mesnier Design

The White House Historical Association announced today a free holiday exhibit White House Gingerbread: Holiday Traditions celebrating former White House Pastry Chef Roland’s Mesnier’s new publication The White House in Gingerbread: Memories and Recipes, November 6 – December 22, 2015. Featuring the largest gingerbread White House ever designed by the Chef, the exhibit explores the tradition of gingerbread at the White House dating

Nov 5, 2015

The White House Historical Association Expands Military Discount Partnership with ID.me to All Online Product Offerings

ID.me, the leading digital identity verification network, is proud to announce an expanded partnership with the White House Historical Association to help military members save 15 percent on the Official White House Christmas Ornament, as well as the Association’s full online offerings. “We are flattered to be helping military members receive a discount on the entire array of White Hous

Nov 2, 2015

The White House Historical Association and The Washington Nationals Expand White House At Bat! Educational Challenge

Today the White House Historical Association in partnership with the Washington Nationals announced the new, expanded details of the educational outreach program focused on White House and presidential history. Together the two organizations developed a program this August, “White House at Bat: A Presidential History Challenge” which is now available to all high school students 9th through 12th grade in the

Nov 4, 2015

Anna Weatherley Creates Exclusive White House Gardens Porcelain Collection for the White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association announced today a new exclusive retail collaboration with renowned designer Anna Weatherley. Nine pieces comprise the White House Gardens collection of hand-painted porcelain. Inspired by flowers from the White House Rose Garden, the individual pieces feature meticulous painted tulips, Martigon lilies, columbines, and violas. Known for her delicate, masterfully painted floral pieces, Weatherley’s work al

Aug 21, 2015

The White House Historical Association and The Washington Nationals Announce Educational Outreach Partnership

Today the White House Historical Association in partnership with the Washington Nationals announced an educational outreach program focused on White House and presidential history. Together the two organizations developed a program, “White House at Bat: A Presidential History Challenge” for 11th grade students in Washington, D.C. public and public charter schools. The program examines the Constitutional powers of a pres

Jul 30, 2015

The White House Historical Association Launches New Dynamic Website

The White House Historical Association announced today the redesign of its primary website WhiteHouseHistory.org. The new site makes the rich and varied content authored by the Association over the past fifty-four years more accessible through search to users and creates a highly visual experience for visitors of all ages. From White House trivia to scholarly articles, the site reflects

Jul 15, 2015

The White House Historical Association Announces Free Exhibit on the Kennedy Rose Garden

The White House Historical Association announced today the opening of a new exhibit, The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American, which explores President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 vision for a new garden adjacent to the Oval Office. The exhibit is free and open to the public July 16 – September 12, 2015; Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m – 3 p.m. The Rose Garden was designed by Mrs. Rac

Jun 27, 2015

White House Historical Association Provides Resources for State Dining Room Refurbishment

The White House Historical Association continued its fifty-four-year mission of supporting the preservation of State and public rooms of the White House with the newly unveiled refurbishment of the State Dining Room today. The $590,000 update was funded entirely by the private nonprofit through its White House Endowment Trust. The Association’s support included the repainting and glazing of the walls, ne