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The White House Historical Association and The Washington Nationals Announce Educational Outreach Partnership

Today the White House Historical Association in partnership with the Washington Nationals announced an educational outreach program focused on White House and presidential history. Together the two organizations developed a program, “White House at Bat: A Presidential History Challenge” for 11th grade students in Washington, D.C. public and public charter schools. The program examines the Constitutional powers of a pres

The White House Historical Association Launches New Dynamic Website

The White House Historical Association announced today the redesign of its primary website WhiteHouseHistory.org. The new site makes the rich and varied content authored by the Association over the past fifty-four years more accessible through search to users and creates a highly visual experience for visitors of all ages. From White House trivia to scholarly articles, the site reflects

The White House Historical Association Announces Free Exhibit on the Kennedy Rose Garden

The White House Historical Association announced today the opening of a new exhibit, The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American, which explores President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 vision for a new garden adjacent to the Oval Office. The exhibit is free and open to the public July 16 – September 12, 2015; Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m – 3 p.m. The Rose Garden was designed by Mrs. Rac

White House Historical Association Provides Resources for State Dining Room Refurbishment

The White House Historical Association continued its fifty-four-year mission of supporting the preservation of State and public rooms of the White House with the newly unveiled refurbishment of the State Dining Room today. The $590,000 update was funded entirely by the private nonprofit through its White House Endowment Trust. The Association’s support included the repainting and glazing of the walls, ne

White House Historical Association and the Washington Nationals Partner to Promote White House History

The White House Historical Association and the Washington Nationals today announced an innovative, multi-year partnership that will expand the associations efforts to educate the public on the rich history of the White House and expand its mission of preserving White House history. The partnership marks the White House Historical Associations first partnership with a professional sports team. This launch coincides

White House Historical Association Re-Releases "The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families"

The White House Historical Association has released The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families. This award-winning title, back in print for its second edition, features never-before-published photography of the White House rooms from President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations. New White House acquisitions highlighted include State china service sets and a rare photograph of the

Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament Unveiled

The White House Historical Association announced today the Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament honoring U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and the 1923 First National Christmas Tree lighting. The highly sought after collectible is American made and its sale supports the Associations nonprofit, nonpartisan mission to fund the acquisition of furnishings and artwork for the White House permanent collection, assist in the

Jazz on Jackson Place Summer Series Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. The White House Historical Association is pleased to announce the ninth season of the summer concert series, Jazz on Jackson Place. Held in the Associations historic Decatur House courtyard, the Thursday event events are a highlight in Washingtons summer music scene. This year's performances will be June 4, July 9, and August 6. The $30 ticketed event includes live music, hors

David M. Rubenstein's $5 Million Gift

The White House Historical Association is honored to announce a $5 million gift by businessman and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to the Association in support of the revitalized White House Visitor Center opening on Saturday, September 13. The completely transformed visitor center is the result of a public-private partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Association. Mr. Rubensteins generous gift