Slavery and the White House
The White House Historical Association has undertaken a research initiative called "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood." With …
Unbuilt White Houses of the 19th Century - White House Historical ...
Feb 5, 2015 · A centerpiece of the White House reception was a large plaster model of a plan developed in 1900 by Army engineer …
James Hoban: Architect of the White House
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright, …
Did Slaves Build the White House?
Did Slaves Build the White House? Slavery and the White House Construction on the President's House began in 1792 in …
Native Americans and the White House: Prehistory to 1924
For thousands of years before construction of the White House began in 1792, Native Americans, including the Nacotchtank (also …
Dolley Madison's House - White House Historical Association
The yellow house on the corner of H Street and Madison Place was Dolley Madison's home from 1837 until her death in 1849. …
Did enslaved people build the White House?
Did enslaved people build the White House? Enslaved laborers participated in every stage of building construction, from the …
Enslaved Labor and the Construction of the U.S. Capitol - White House ...
This map, created by historian Lina Mann, shows the movement of enslaved laborers sent from Maryland and Virginia to …
History of the White House Fence
A new semicircular driveway marked by eight stone piers, an iron fence and gates was built across the North Front of the White House.
Freemasonry and the White House
Dec 1, 2022 · 7 The White House cornerstone ceremony occurred on October 13, 1792. Participants assembled at Suter’s Tavern in …