White House history can't be rewritten: How early presidents failed enslaved people Our early presidents did little or nothing to improve the lives of the enslaved people around them.

The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.

A White House tour is practically a must-do when visiting Washington, but the experience can leave some guests wondering about spaces they didn’t get to see, like the Oval Office.

The film features Robert Edwards, who introduces viewers to Washington, D.C., highlighting its historical significance and key government institutions. He discusses the importance of George ...

The historical significance embedded in each year's official Christmas ornament reminds us the White House is not just a building on Pennsylvania Ave.

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the White House Historical Association revealed the Official 2025 White House Christmas Ornament, the design reflecting two State China Services ...

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk's job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost unseemly to be perceived as campaigning for the office, historians tell NPR.

While the country waits for a result in the 2024 U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, take a look at some of the First Pets who have called 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. home.

The Official White House Christmas Ornament is made in America, and a new design has been released annually since 1981. Proceeds further the Association's mission to promote a deeper understanding ...

The historical significance embedded in each year's official Christmas ornament reminds us the White House is not just a building on Pennsylvania Ave.