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Tour the Historic Decatur House
The White House Historical Association offers free public tours of historic Decatur House every Monday, excluding federal holidays and the Monday following Thanksgiving.* A fixture of the president’s neighborhood since 1818, Decatur House has been home to foreign and American dignitaries, secretaries of state, members of Congress, and a vice president, in addition to numerous free and enslaved servants who pl
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Paths to Freedom Field Trip Program
This field trip experience at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History at Decatur House invites students to explore notions of bondage and freedom, and to trace President Abraham Lincoln's steps as he considered emancipation and its alternatives. While participating in a costumed reenactment, students recreate the events surrounding the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Each student
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Making the White House Christmas Ornament Part of Your Tradition
The Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament celebrates the lighting of the first National Christmas Tree in 1923. The 35th edition of the ornament lights up to features elements from President Calvin Coolidge’s administration.Explore the ornament with HGTV star Genevieve Gorder and learn how the ornament contributes to the preservation of the White House via the non-partisan White House Historical As
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Holiday DIY - Creating a Washi Tree with Genevieve Gorder
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.Don't have space for a full Christmas tree this season? Grab some Washi tape from your local crafts store and put your tree on your wall. Add the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament to put the perfect finishing touch on this shiny addition to your home.
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Holiday DIY - Create a Tablescape with Genevieve Gorder
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.Transform your table from a functional piece of furniture into the talk of the party. Use the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament to light up your centerpieces and give your table that extra sparkle.
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Holiday DIY - Wrap the Perfect Present with Genevieve Gorder
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your gifts this holiday season.Add the finishing touches to your perfectly-wrapped gift with the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament.
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Holiday DIY - Decorating Your Entryway with Genevieve Gorder
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.Create your own garland to add a personal touch to the entryway to your house. Add your favorite decorations, like the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament, and welcome guests in style.
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Holiday DIY - Decorating Your Chairs with Genevieve Gorder
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.One of the most overlooked pieces of furniture in your house are your dining chairs, yes even chairs can be decorated! Use the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament as the finishing touch on your elegantly decorated dining chairs.
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A White House Christmas Tradition: The Cranberry Tree
The cranberry tree in the Red Room has been a favorite holiday tradition at the White House since 1975 when Christine Heineman created the first tree. Jennie Lewis, who assisted in the White House floral shop from 1998 to 2009, remembers how she and Myrtle Elmore carefully glued each fresh cranberry on a moss-covered Styrofoam cone. These glossy cranberry trees were especially admired