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Deck the Halls: Holidays at the White House
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2014
- Time: 12:00 am
- Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC
In partnership with the White House Historical Association, join us as Tim Gunn star of Project Runway leads a panel discussion on White House holiday decorations through history.
Over the years, first families and White House staff have adorned the White House for the holiday season with decorations that evoke the holiday spirit and reflect the times. Panelists, including Lynda Johnson Robb, daughter of President Johnson, Genevieve Gorder, Host of HGTV’s White House Christmas, former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters, and Coleen Christian Burke, author of Christmas with the First Ladies will present a visual feast of the themes, designs, and processes that go into decking the halls, rooms, and exterior of the White House. The official 2014 White House Christmas Ornament, featuring President Warren G. Harding, will be available for purchase.
A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the myArchives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).
This program is presented by the National Archives in conjunction with the “Making Their Mark Through Signatures” exhibit, which is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives with the generous support of Lead Sponsor AT&T. Major additional support provided by the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family and members of the Board of the National Archives Foundation.
