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Lafayette Park, directly north of the White House, was originally part of a larger “President’s Park,” which makes up much of the grounds surrounding the White House. It was until 1804, originally part of the White House grounds, but when President Thomas Jefferson ordered that Pennsylvania Avenue be connected between 15th and 17th Streets, the […]
It’s time for the children’s event at the South Lawn of the White House. The Annual White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition dating back to 1878.
Kids of all ages get to to hunt for Easter eggs and listen to stories. The Easter Bunny is even going to make a visit.
While at […]
As yet another sign of Spring, the annual White House Spring Garden Tour is just around the corner.
The tour will commence at Sherman Park located between E. Executive Drive and 15th Street, NW near E Street, just to the south of the Department of the Treasury building.
For some additional information on the White House gardens […]
Photo Location: The 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue at W. Executive Avenue in front of the Old Executive Office Building Washington DC.
Several government agencies that make up the Executive Office of the President work in the building, including the Office of the Vice President, the National Security Council and the Office of Management and Budget.
The closed street, […]
Going back to the days of George Washington when the south lawn of the White House was purchased from a local tobacco farmer, it’s had a history of beautiful gardens. President John Adams was the first to have flowers planted in the White House gardens; while President Rutherford B. Hayes was the first to have […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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