Halloween at the White House
Halloween has been celebrated at the White House in various ways since the mid-20th century. Here is how different...
Is the White House...Haunted?
About this Video
The White House is perhaps the most iconic building in the United States. Since its completion in 1800, the “People’s House” has been the home of presidents and first families, a busy workplace, and the site of countless historic happenings and public events. There are many stories to be told about the White House, but few capture the imagination of generation after generation like ghost stories…
Join us in this short adventure through the haunted past and present of the White House, and be sure to explore even more White House history in our collection All Hallows' Eve Haunts and Traditions.
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