Homepage - White House Historical Association The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization enhancing understanding of the White House and is supported by official White House Christmas Ornaments sales and donations
Plan Your Visit - White House Historical Association Can I tour the White House? How do I get tickets? Find out how to make the most of your visit through the White House Visitor’s Center, an interactive museum that we’ve helped to renovate and maintain in partnership with the National Park Service You might also enjoy our unique cultural and educational programs, many of which take place in the historic Decatur House just a block away from
An Ever-Changing White House The White House is the home to the president and his family; the office for the president and his staff; the ceremonial stage upon which our nation welcomes its most important visitors, and a museum that welcomes over 500,000 visitors every year This iconic building has undergone numerous transformations since its construction began in 1792
White House Tour - White House Historical Association The name "White House" probably came into colloquial use soon after the stonemasons whitewashed the house in 1798 to protect the walls The white finish brought out the fine exterior ornamentation, although "Executive Mansion" and "President's House" were more commonly used until 1901, when the building was officially named the "White House "
The Digital Archives - White House Historical Association The White House Historical Association is pleased to offer a subscription program to its Digital Archives The Digital Archives contain thousands of well-researched photographs, artwork, documents, and other materials covering the history of the White House since 1799
The White House: A Video Tour Join White House Historical Association historians Dr Matthew Costello and Lina Mann as they tour the history of the White House in this collection of short videos, made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring human endeavor The below digital notebook was created by the White House Historical Association to assist students and teachers using “The White
The White House Grounds The President's Park currently consists of approximately eighteen acres surrounding the White House and is used by the president, the first family, and—on special occasions—the public These grounds are
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 public rooms and displaying the very best of American artw
Tour the White House in 360 Degrees The below digital notebook was created by the White House Historical Association to assist students and teachers using “The White House 360 Virtual Tour” in their classrooms Even if students are learning in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format, these materials are accessible and will accompany them on their journey through these tours