Collection A Tour of the White House
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
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In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Throughout our history, presidents have faced crises that have gripped both the nation and the world. In this episode, Association...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...