Historical Resources to Contextualize the Storming of the U.S. Capitol
The events that occurred at our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021 are not only shocking in today’s world, but also generated …
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 …