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 …

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 …

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...

The 2025 gingerbread house, on display in the State Dining Room, featured a small glimpse into the Yellow Oval Room. The room, on the Second Floor of the White House, is a part of the …

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 …

The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit, educational organization founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 to help the White House collect and exhibit the very …

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 …

For Students and Teachers 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 …

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 …

When First Lady Michelle Obama delivered this powerful statement during a speech before the Democratic National Convention on July 25, 2016, she shed light on a less discussed element …