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- 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
- 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
- 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 "
- 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
- White House Dimensions
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts She sought to inspire Americans, especially children, to explore and engage with American history and its presidents In 1961, the nonprofit, nonpartisan White House Historical Association was established to support her vision to preserve and share the
- Architecture - White House Historical Association
Story 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 These changes
- Official 2025 White House Christmas Ornament
150 Years of White House State Dinners For more than forty years, the White House Historical Association has funded the acquisition of new official china services for the White House to use during State and official dinners, smaller private meals, and other events The Official White House Christmas Ornaments are made in the United States by the same veteran-founded business since 1981
- The White House Collection
Join us for in-person and virtual events, browse past events, or learn more about booking the historic Decatur House for intimate gatherings and large celebrations
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