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Category: White House

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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 …

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The dome of the US Capitol building.
Guest Blog House 200 White House
February 21, 2018

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 …

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House 200 White House
January 17, 2018

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 …

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Collections House 200 White House
January 10, 2018

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 …

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Events House 200 White House
January 3, 2018

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 …

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Collections White House
December 13, 2017

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 …

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White House Women's History
October 25, 2017

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 …

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Collections White House
October 11, 2017

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 …

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Collections White House
September 6, 2017

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 …

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Collections White House
August 23, 2017

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. …

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Collections White House
August 16, 2017

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 …

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