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Press Collection
Slavery in the President's Neighborhood Press Collection
The Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood research initiative tells the stories of the enslaved and free African Americans who built, lived, and worked at the White House, as well as the surrounding homes on Lafayette Park. While there are few written accounts of their experiences, their voices can be found in letters, newspapers, memoirs, census records, architecture, and oral hi
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Press Collection
White House China Press Collection
The first instance of White House Historical Association paying for the White House China set was in 1968, when an anonymous donor funded the purchase of the Johnson China set through the Association. After the china is created, it is used for formal occasions such as State Dinners. Presidents can use other administrations' china as well, depending on their tastes and
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Press Collection
Official White House Portraits Press Collection
The White House Historical Association has had an active role in acquiring and donating portraits of recent presidents and first ladies since 1965 when the Association sought to acquire a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt from the widow of artist Douglas Granville Chandor. Since that time, it has been a fundamental goal to acquire historic portraits of presidents and first ladies, “either to
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Press Release
2009 White House Christmas Ornament New Technology Lights Up Grover Cleveland’s Tree
Every year since 1981 the White House Historical Association has created a Christmas ornament honoring past presidents of the United States, beginning with George Washington, and reflecting on the history and events that have taken place in the President’s House.The tradition continues with the 2009 White House Christmas ornament celebrating the second administration of President Grover Cleveland (1893-1897) when the fi
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Event
Educator Night at Nationals Park
The White House Historical Association and our partner the Washington Nationals invite teachers and administrators to the second annual Educator Night at Nationals Park to learn about White House at Bat: A Presidential History Challenge. The Challenge asks students in 9th-12th grades to research a decision made by one of the five Racing Presidents—otherwise known as George Washington, Th
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Event
2015 Teacher Institute: Spotlight on the White House
The White House is an important national symbol, and recognized worldwide. Given its national and international significance, both everyday activities and historic moments are reported by news sources at home and abroad. Reporters have long been a fixture at the White House and have adapted over time to meet the needs of evolving technology and methods of reporting. Although the
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Timeline
Easter Egg Roll Significant Dates
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an 'egg roll' party. Held on the South Lawn, it is one of the oldest annual events in White House history. It has changed and evolved through the years and each First Family has put their stamp on the popular event. From the roll's origins to the latest
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Digital Library Portfolio
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Based on the incredible life of White House Butler Eugene Allen, Lee Daniels' The Butler offers a portrait of an extraordinary man who served eight presidents. To help the set designers recreate the White House across multiple presidencies, the White House Historical Association provided images for set decoration and assisted with research inquiries.
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Timeline
Decorating The White House
The White House has undergone a significant number of changes since President John Adams first called the Executive Mansion home.