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 …

The events that occurred at our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021 are not only shocking in today’s world, but also generated …
The White House of the Confederacy turns 200 this year, so what better time to take a look back at the design …
By John Coski Historian The first photos and detailed descriptions of the building known to history as the White House of the …
By Robert Hancock Director of Collections & Senior Curator Classical themed decorations based on Greek and Roman mythology, so adored by the …
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist On December 26, 1811, Bank of Virginia President Abraham Venable died in a fire in the …
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist There is something comforting about a fireplace. I don’t think there is any more classic image …
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist There are two small rooms on White House of the Confederacy tours into which large …
By Robert Hancock Senior Curator & Director of Collections The two adjoining parlors on the first floor of the house were …
By Robert Hancock Senior Curator & Director of Collections The Davises had a dog named Tippy while they lived at the …
By Bryce VanStavern White House Specialist It seems that many people have a natural attraction to or curiosity about small figurines. …
By Robert Hancock Senior Curator & Director of Collections Both Jefferson and Varina Davis were voracious readers, so it seems only …
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