Between the Bylines: Union and Independence in the Summer of 1861
It’s July 4th weekend, for many Americans a time for celebration, fireworks, and grilling. But it’s also an opportunity to think about …
Category: White House
House 200 | The Architecture of 1201 E. Clay St.
The White House of the Confederacy turns 200 this year, so what better time to take a look back at the design …
House 200 "From the Attic" | Mutual Assurance Records
By John Coski Historian The first photos and detailed descriptions of the building known to history as the White House of the …
House 200 Artifact | Original Owner's Marble Mantel
By Robert Hancock Director of Collections & Senior Curator Classical themed decorations based on Greek and Roman mythology, so adored by the …
House 200 Program Preview | The House's First Owner
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist On December 26, 1811, Bank of Virginia President Abraham Venable died in a fire in the …
White House Wednesday | Behind the Stanchions | Coal Fireplaces
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist There is something comforting about a fireplace. I don’t think there is any more classic image …
White House Wednesday | Behind the Stanchions | Dressing Room
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist There are two small rooms on White House of the Confederacy tours into which large …
White House Wednesday | Gaming Table
By Robert Hancock Senior Curator & Director of Collections The two adjoining parlors on the first floor of the house were …
White House Wednesday | Trunks in the Office
By Robert Hancock Senior Curator & Director of Collections The Davises had a dog named Tippy while they lived at the …
White House Wednesday | Behind the Stanchions | Parian Ware
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist It seems that many people have a natural attraction to or curiosity about small figurines. …
White House Wednesday | Sir Walter Scott
By Robert Hancock Senior Curator & Director of Collections Both Jefferson and Varina Davis were voracious readers, so it seems only …