Press Releases Index

Apr 1, 2016

The White House Historical Association and the DC Fire and EMS Department Commemorate 1929 White House West Wing Fire with Ornament

Today, the White House Historical Association (WHHA) presented the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) at Engine Company One, 2110 L Street NW, with the 2016 White House Christmas Ornament, as the ornament features an antique fire truck from Engine One that commemorates the 1929 White House West Wing fire, which occurred during President Herbert Hoover’s administration. The event included an

Mar 14, 2016

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the White House Historical Association Partner for Education Initiative

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and The White House Historical Association today announced a new partnership aimed at educating kids and teens on America’s rich presidential history. The initiative will first partner with Washington D.C. area Boys & Girls Clubs and expand to the hometowns and birthplaces of past United States Presidents. This announcement kicks-off BGCA’s Na

Mar 2, 2016

Italy in the White House Symposium Examines Historical Connections Between U.S. and Italian Cultures

The White House Historical Association is honored to host today a full-daylong educational symposium on the close connection between the United States and Italy including influences on political philosophy, architecture, cuisine, and more through the lens of White House history. Offered in partnership with the Embassy of Italy, the National Italian American Foundation, and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington,

Feb 26, 2016

Anna Weatherley Creates Exclusive Cherry Blossom Collection for the White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association announced today a new exclusive retail collaboration with renowned designer Anna Weatherley. An exquisite hand-painted porcelain Cherry Blossom Collection that features the delicate, iconic pink blooms of Washington, D.C. springtime. The four-piece collection features beautifully hand-painted cherry blossom branches and flowers that delicately wrap around the porcelain work. Each piece is hand-painted by master

Feb 11, 2016

Official 2016 White House Ornament Commemorates 1929 White House West Wing Fire

The White House Historical Association unveiled today the design of the 2016 Official White House Christmas Ornament. Honoring the presidency of Herbert Hoover, the ornament is a vintage fire truck design commemorating the 1929 Christmas Eve four-alarm fire of the West Wing. Montserrat College of Art student Kayla Whelan, the winner of the Association’s national art school design competition, created this ye

Feb 3, 2016

Anna Weatherley Creates Exclusive Porcelain Easter Egg for the White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association announced today a new exclusive retail collaboration with renowned designer Anna Weatherley. An exquisite hand painted porcelain Easter Egg featuring a tulip from the White House gardens is the first egg in an annual series the Association will offer each spring. Presented on a beautiful circular porcelain base and packaged in a custom designed presentation

Jan 5, 2016

White House Historical Association Names Midshipman Keenan Reynolds as the First Recipient of the Stephen Decatur Award

Today at a luncheon event inside the historic Decatur House, the White House Historical Association (WHHA) presented the inaugural Stephen Decatur Award to Navy Midshipman Quarterback Keenan Reynolds for his demonstrated strong leadership, core values of honor, courage and commitment. Reynolds was named the 2014 winner of the Naval Academy Athletic Association's Thompson Cup. The WHHA award is named in honor

Sep 8, 2011

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

Oct 1, 2007

2007 White House Christmas Ornament Celebrates a Presidential Groom and his Bride

The 2007 White House Christmas ornament celebrates the first administration of Grover Cleveland, the 22nd (1885-1889) and 24th (1893-1897) president of the United States. The first Democrat to become president in 24 years, he was the only chief executive to leave the White House and return for a second term four years later. The 49 year old bachelor was also the only president