Collection State Dinners
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
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In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the White House Historical Association to enhance the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion. As a part of our mission, the Association provides financial support for acquisitions, refurbishing projects, and preservation initiatives of the White House, which involves collaboration with the first lady, the Office of the Curator, and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House. In this collection, learn more about these initiatives and the objects in the White House Collection.
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
On February 23, 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched the most historic and celebrated redesign of the White House in its history. In this...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
For more than two hundred years, France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From...
The burning of the White House by the British in 1814 during James Madison's presidency represented a low point in our...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...