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White House History 29: Special Spaces

Are there secret tunnels? Special spaces at the White House are usually those created by the presidents for their own use while resident there. There are special spaces for retreats, for improvement of living, and for looks. White House History 29: Special Spaces touches upon some that exist and some that do not. Included are the long-vanished White House stables, the

Unveiling the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament

HGTV star Genevieve Gorder helped us unveil the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. This 2015 ornament celebrates the presidency of Calvin Coolidge and the first lighting of the National Christmas Tree in 1923.This is the 35th annual White House Historical Association ornament, which has been produced in the United States since 1981.Stay tuned through

Forged by Fire Field Trip Program

This field trip experience at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History at Decatur House helps students discover the impact of the War of 1812 in Washington, D.C. with a special focus on the White House and Dolley Madison's famed flight. Each student will step back in time and research and play the role of an historic

Paths to Freedom Field Trip Program

This field trip experience at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History at Decatur House invites students to explore notions of bondage and freedom, and to trace President Abraham Lincoln's steps as he considered emancipation and its alternatives. While participating in a costumed reenactment, students recreate the events surrounding the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Each student