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White House Visitor Center Rehabilitation and Closure Information
The White House Visitor Center is closed for rehabilitation. A temporary visitor center is located near the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion, just west of the intersection of 15th and E streets, NW.
The President of the United States lives in a National Park
Every president except George Washington has called the White House and its surrounding grounds his place of work, rest, and solitude. Recognizable the world around, the White House stands as a symbol of democracy. The White House and its park grounds serve not only as the seat of the executive branch of government of the United States of America, but also as an iconic place for civil discourse.
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How do I get a White House Tour?
Public tours of the White House are scheduled through one’s member of Congress or embassy. Requests are accepted up to six months in advance.
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Be a Part of President’s Park - Volunteer!
From special events, to adopting park places and working the information desk, volunteers and interns support the park in a number of ways. Join us!
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National Christmas Tree Event Information
Find out more about the events happening around the National Christmas Tree between December 6, 2012 and January 1, 2013.
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President’s Park is on Facebook
Stay connected by "Liking" us on our Facebook page. We welcome you to share with us your experience at President's Park - one of your National Parks.
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Explore President’s Park
Take a walk through the park and learn more about the people and places that make Lafayette Square, the White House, and the Ellipse special.
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Did You Know?
On June 10, 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 6166, which placed jurisdiction of all the public lands in the federal city, including the President's Park, under the Department of the Interior's National Park Service.