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About the White House Historical Association

Founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association is the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization entrusted with preserving and sharing the history of the White House. Supported entirely by private philanthropy and the sale of educational books and products, the Association reaches millions of students, teachers, and lifelong learners through research and scholarship initiatives, public programming, and the authoritative titles published by its independent press.
The White House Historical Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. (Tax ID 52-0749685)

Throughout each presidency, the Association works with the Offices of the First Lady and the White House Curator to acquire and preserve historic objects for the White House Fine and Decorative Arts Collection. The Association has also worked with every first lady since 1962 to publish and update The White House: An Historic Guide, which portrays the celebrated spaces and rich history of the White House for the public. 

In addition to educational programming, scholarship, and publications, the White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament since 1981. Each ornament, made in the United States by a veteran-founded company, honors either an individual president or a significant White House anniversary. Proceeds further the Association’s mission to promote a deeper understanding of the Executive Mansion.

To further expand and evolve our mission, the Association also opened The People’s House: A White House Experience in September 2024. This free, immersive, educational museum in Washington, D.C. welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, making White House history more accessible to all.

The White House History Shop, a 1,500-square-foot flagship retail store located directly at the entrance of The People’s House: A White House Experience in Washington, D.C., features products that are developed exclusively for the White House Historical Association. With collections inspired by White House architecture, design, and history, visitors can browse merchandise including the Official White House Christmas ornaments, home accessories, jewelry, books, children’s toys, and apparel that serve as an educational window into the history of the Executive Mansion.

To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit WhiteHouseHistory.org.




This photograph is of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy admiring their copies of the first edition of "The White House: A Historic Guide." The publication serves as a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture. The presentation of the first edition took place in the Fish Room, now known as the Roosevelt Room and was photographed by Cecil Stoughton on June 28, 1962.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
Shipping
Where does the White House Historical Association ship?
  • Street addresses and Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses
  • All 50 states and the District of Columbia (please note there is an additional $5 fee to ship to Alaska and Hawaii)
  • To select countries outside of the U.S. (please note there is an additional $45 fee for international shipments)
What are your shipping rates/options?

Standard Shipping

The White House Historical Association offers free standard shipping for up to 5 current year ornaments anywhere in the continental United States.

The following are the standard shipping charges for all merchandise. Free shipping applies on the purchase of up to 5 current year ornaments. Free shipping will not apply if additional product is purchased on the same order.*

  • Up to $90 — $10.00
  • $90 to $150 — $14.00
  • $151 to $300 — $18.00
  • $301 to $500 — $22.00
  • $501.01 to $1,000 — $25.00
  • $1,000.01 to $1,600.00 — $30.00
  • $1,600.01 to $3,000.00 — $35.00
  • $3,000.01 to $4,000.00 — $40.00
  • $4,000.01 to $5,500.00 — $45.00
  • $5,500.01 to $7,500.00 — $60.00
  • $7,500.01 to $10,000.00 — $75.00
  • $10,000.01 to $15,000.00 — $100.00
  • $15,000.01 to $20,000.00 — $150.00
  • $20,000.01 to $30,000.00 — $250.00

For orders to Alaska and Hawaii, add $5.00 to the above chart. Extra shipping charges apply to some merchandise as noted online and in the catalog.

Express Delivery

Add $35.00 in addition to the regular shipping charge. All express orders will be processed on the following business day and shipped FedEx 2-Day Afternoon Delivery. No delivery on weekends or holidays. Mail and international orders are not eligible for express delivery.

If your order totals over $30,000, please send an email to our team at customerservice@whha.org to receive estimated shipping rate and place your order.

International Shipping (Including Canada)

For international delivery, a $45.00 fee will be added automatically to the above shipping chart and any additional duties, taxes and/or fees may be charged to the recipient, depending on the shipping destination. To ensure you are aware of all fees, please call 1-800-555-2451 to place your order. International shipping does not qualify for express shipping.
When will my order be shipped and delivered?

Standard Shipping — Most merchandise is shipped within 3 business days of receiving your order. Please allow 1-2 weeks for the delivery of orders within the U.S. and Canada. Please allow an additional week or longer for the delivery of orders to APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Express Shipping — All express orders will be processed on the following business day and shipped FedEx 2-Day Afternoon Delivery. No deliveries on weekends or holidays. Mail orders and framed prints are not eligible for express delivery.

International Shipping — Most merchandise is shipped within 3 days of receiving your order. The customer is responsible for any taxes, customs, or duties accrued during shipping.
How can I track my order?

Standard Shipping — Once your order has shipped you will receive an email with your tracking number.

Express Shipping — Once your order has shipped you will receive an email with your FedEx tracking number.

International Shipping — Once your order has shipped you will receive an email with your tracking number.
Can I ship to an address that is different from my billing address?

Yes you can. If you find any difficulty doing this please call us at 1-800-555-2451 to complete your order.
Why does free shipping only apply to up to 5 current year ornaments?

Due to the high cost of shipping and the White House Historical Association's non-profit status, we are only able to offer free shipping on these select items.
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