Collection Weddings and the White House
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
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From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
On November 22, 1963, about two hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson took the...
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
Biographies & Portraits
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...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When...