Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
Philanthropist, stylemaker, and renowned gardener Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon was not formally trained as a horticulturist or landscape designer. However, her...
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house...
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein interviews White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
At age 43, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency. Before his vibrant presidency was cut...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
It is hard to imagine that it was something as casual as a lunch conversation between a newly elected president...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...