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The Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament Press Collection
The White House Historical Association’s Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament features the annual White House gingerbread house, a cherished holiday tradition. In 1969, Assistant Chef Hans Raffert began the holiday tradition of building a gingerbread house for display in the State Dining Room. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier carried on this tradition with more elaborate gingerbread displays. Mesnier be
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Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament Unveiled
The White House Historical Association announced today the Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament honoring U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and the 1923 First National Christmas Tree lighting. The highly sought after collectible is American made and its sale supports the Associations nonprofit, nonpartisan mission to fund the acquisition of furnishings and artwork for the White House permanent collection, assist in the
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White House Historical Association and the Washington Nationals Partner to Promote White House History
The White House Historical Association and the Washington Nationals today announced an innovative, multi-year partnership that will expand the associations efforts to educate the public on the rich history of the White House and expand its mission of preserving White House history. The partnership marks the White House Historical Associations first partnership with a professional sports team. This launch coincides
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Official 2017 White House Ornament Commemorates President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The White House Historical Association unveiled today the design of the 2017 Official White House Christmas Ornament. Honoring the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the ornament features a zinc cast design inspired by the eagle cartouche that adorned the speaker’s stand at Roosevelt’s first inauguration. American-made, the 37th official ornament offered by the Association continues the tradition of honoring U.S.
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2011 White House Christmas Ornament Delights Young and Old Alike
The 2011 White House Christmas ornament celebrates the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States (1901–1909), and his family and highlights the return of children to the White House after a long period of absence. With the arrival of the Roosevelt’s, six children would call the White House “home” and filled it with excitement and life as
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NEW Exclusive Holiday Gift Items Showcased in new Digital Catalogue and in Stores!
The White House Historical Association is pleased to offer new holiday gift items, along with the beloved Official 2018 White House Ornament, available online and in stores. The new items and ornament are showcased in the White House Historical Association’s new digital catalogue, out today! Items Include:
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The White House Historical Association Partners with Historic Hotels of America
The White House Historical Association has partnered with Historic Hotels of America®, an official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to provide benefits for members of both organizations. Members of the White House Historical Association will receive up to 30% off best available rates when booking with HistoricHotels.org. Members of Historic Hotels of America will receive a discount o
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Opening of our 2018 Holiday Shop on the Ellipse
Beginning Saturday, December 1, 2018, the White House Historical Association will sell the 2018 Official White House Christmas Ornament at its annual holiday shop on the Ellipse, located near the National Christmas Tree.