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October: Book Signings at The White House History Shop
Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House, from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts, to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to history buffs and art lovers, connoisseurs and curious amateurs, scholars and tourists, adults
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Press Release
New Gifts for Holiday Season: Official 2017 White House Ornament
The White House Historical Association is pleased to offer the 2017 Official White House Ornament honoring the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as the thirty-second president of the United States from 1933 to 1945. ***Other ideal gifts for the holiday season include books, a subscription to the WHHA quarterly magazine, ornaments, holiday items, women’s jewelry, men’s jewelry, silk scarves, neck
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Newest Edition of Flagship Publication: The White House: An Historic Guide
The White House Historical Association has released the 24th edition of The White House: An Historic Guide, its flagship publication, first published in 1962. New to this edition are images of the West Wing; the White House Theatre, opened to the public for the first time by Mrs. Trump; and the East and West Garden Rooms. Updated photography includes the State
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November: Book Signings at The White House History Shop
Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House, from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts, to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to history buffs and art lovers, connoisseurs and curious amateurs, scholars and tourists, adults
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December: Book Signings at The White House History Shop
Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House, from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts, to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to history buffs and art lovers, connoisseurs and curious amateurs, scholars and tourists, adults
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Presidential Sites Summit: August 27-30 - Includes Historic Gathering of Presidential Descendants and World-Renowned Speakers, Exclusive Tours, Evening Events
The White House Historical Association will host the Presidential Sites Summit August 27-30. The 4-day national gathering, themed “Back to the White House,” will draw leaders from presidential sites across the country - and from across the spectrum of the historical professions- reconnecting them with the domain that defined every presidency: the White House. The Summit begins with an opening cere
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Background: A History of Presidential Summer Vacations and Memorial Day
Since the creation of the American presidency, the country’s leaders and their families have taken vacations away from the White House. A brief history of summer vacations away from the White House and Memorial Day activities: Summer Vacations During the summers of 1862, 1863, and 1864, President Abraham Lincoln and his family resided at the Soldiers’ Home, approximately three miles north of the
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New “White House Experience” Mobile App
The White House Historical Association is pleased announce its new free mobile application for both iOS and Android which offers, for the first time ever, virtual educational tours of the White House and surrounding President’s Neighborhood. The app features three separate tour experiences for in-person visitors and those who want to learn about the White House from afar. The ap
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Press Collection
Winter Holidays at the White House Press Collection
The White House contains a storied history of winter holiday celebrations and traditions. Spanning from 1800 to the present, presidents and their families have incorporated their own festivities and engaged the public in activities at the White House during the winter months. Compiled by the White House Historical Association. Please credit the Association by its full name when using this information.
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Press Collection
Furnishing and Maintaining the White House Press Collection
Congress has always been tasked with appropriating funds for the care, repair, refurnishing and maintenance of the White House and its grounds. Since 1961, the White House Historical Association has served as the private, non-profit partner to the White House and provided financial support for its acquisitions, refurbishing projects, and preservation initiatives. Each incoming president has found furnishings that were worn
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Press Collection
Presidential Vacations & Retreats Press Collection
Since the creation of the American presidency, the country’s leaders and their families have taken vacations away from the White House. Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a matter of course that they would leave the White House for the summer to tend to personal businesses or
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Digital Library Project
The Henry Haller Collection
In summer 2018, the White House Historical Association was contacted by members of the Haller family. Their father, Henry, had worked as the White House Executive Chef for five administrations over the course of twenty-one years. During that time, Chef Haller and his family accumulated all sorts of materials — photographs, menus, recipes, letters from presidents and first ladies, programs, place cards, in