History & Culture

The White House is an iconic American symbol. There are countless books written on the people who have called the house home. But the White House has never been defined solely by the first family.

 

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  • Women looking to the right
    People

    Discover presidents and first families as well as the domestic workers, laborers, and activists that shaped the park's past and present.

  • Aerial view of the Ellipse and White House with quilt displayed on the lawn
    Places

    From memorials to places where history happened, explore points of interest in President's Park.

  • Police on one side of a fence and protestors on the other
    Stories

    Learn about the movements and moments of President's Park's history.

  • A massive oak tree towers over the Rose Garden and the Oval Office.
    Commemorative Tree Plantings

    Explore trees planted on the White House grounds by presidents and first ladies, or in their honor.

  • A small plaza with flowers and trees.
    Gardens

    Several gardens on the White House grounds serve a variety of practical and aesthetic purposes.

  • 3 rangers and 1 man adjusting a metal eagle on a statue
    Preserving President's Park

    The National Park Service maintains and preserves the White House and President's Park. Learn more about current projects on the grounds.

 

Last updated: March 19, 2025

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