Contact Us
The White House Historical Association is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion.
Contact Information
Mailing address
The White House Historical Association
P.O. Box 27624
Washington, D.C. 20038
Phone numbers and Email
Administrative Offices: 202-218-4300
Decatur House Rental Inquiries: Arioth Harrison Smirne, aharrison@whha.org, 202-218-4333
Development Inquiries: Rhett Wilson, 202-737-8292 x340
Membership Inquiries: Michael Moore, membership@whha.org, 202-760-2365
Education and Teacher Resource Inquiries: education@whha.org
If you have a general question about White House history, please inquire via this form.
To invite Association experts to participate in speaking engagements and events, please inquire via this form.
Press Inquiries: press@whha.org. For immediate access to press resources, visit our press room.
For Questions About Rights and Permissions: rights@whha.org
Retail Ordering: 800-555-2451
Customer Service: customerservice@whha.org
Corporate Retail Inquiries: Robert Milam, rmilam@whha.org, 202-218-4331
General Inquiries: Please visit our Digital Library or search our main website, as questions you have may be answered there.
Retail Shops
Locations
The White House Visitor Center Flagship Store
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20230
202-208-7031
The White House History Shop
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
771-888-4007 ext. 337
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Hours of Operation
All buildings are closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Holidays. In the event of inclement weather or other issues, we follow the Federal Government operating status.
The White House Visitor Center Flagship Store
- Monday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
The White House History Shop
- Monday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Mayflower Hotel Store
- Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
