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 …

Jun 10, 2025 · 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.

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.

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 White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and were cultivated by garden-loving President Thomas Jefferson. These shifting grounds around the Executive Mansion have...

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...

The White House has had two different pools since the 1930s. The indoor swimming pool opened on June 2, 1933, after a campaign led by the New York Daily News to raise...

Jun 28, 2023 · Incidentally, sometimes now when loading into the game at the White House I see on screen 'New Side Mission Discovered - Take Back The White House', which was the final manhunt mission for last season. (I can't actually locate or play it however).

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 …

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.