Park Ranger leading a group of visitors
Join us now as we take a walk through history. If we use our imaginations, we might be able to hear the voices of those who have passed this way…..
10 Pre-Show Entertainment - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
A choral group performing before the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony
New Mexico - Marnie Johnson - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
New Mexico egg designed by Marnie Johnson
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush attended the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
Ohio - Michael Moscato - National Parks Gallery
Ohio egg designed by Michael Moscato
Maryland - Rachel E. Fishman - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Maryland egg designed by Rachel E. Fishman
06 State Tree Sponsors - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Celebrating the 25th year that Hampshire Pewter has accepted an invitation to deocrate the New Hampshire Tree.
Children's Garden, National Parks gallery
Visitors entering in the Children's Garden
Idaho - Valerie Capps - National Parks Gallery
Idaho egg designed by Valerie Capps
2006 White House Easter Egg Roll
White House Easter Egg Roll events on the South Lawn on Monday, April 17, 2006
Mississippi - Amber Carraway - National Parks Gallery
Mississippi egg designed by Amber Carraway Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2008 White House Easter Egg Roll
Elmo from Sesame Street Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Iowa - Kristina M. Veach - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Iowa egg designed by Kristina M. Veach
2006 White House Easter Egg Roll
A Strolling Character on the South Lawn of the White House
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
U.S. Air Force Band member played for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
New York - Jill Fagan - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
New York egg designed by Jill Fagan
Tourist Attraction - 07 The Yule Log
A Yule Log is one of the seasonal display on the Ellipse.
New Hampshire - Phyllis Keune Cady
New Hampshire egg designed by Phyllis Keune Cady
Clifford the Big Red Dog - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Clifford the Big Red Dog was one of the Strolling Characters on the South Lawn of the White House
Maine - Susan Sanagorski-Phillips
Maine egg designed by Susan Sanagorski-Phillips
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
The conclusion of the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
2006 White House Easter Egg Roll
Strolling Characters provide photo opportunity for children and families
Vermont - Nancy Peters - National Parks Gallery
Vermont egg designed by Nancy Peters
Florida - Sue Hemberger - National Parks Gallery
Florida egg designed by Sue Hemberger
Massachusetts - Lily Ng - National Parks Gallery
Massachusetts egg designed by Lily Ng
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus joined with Julian Ivey on stage at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
Connecticut - Nancy Dudchik - National Parks Gallery
Connecticut egg designed by Nancy Dudchik
North Carolina - Kathleen Elnaccash
North Carolina egg designed by Kathleen Elnaccash
2006 White House Easter Egg Roll
Dyed eggs are used for the Egg Rolling event
2008 White House Easter Egg Roll
The American Egg Board provided more than 15,000 eggs, including: 7,500 real eggs for the Egg Roll, 3,200 dyed eggs for the Egg Hunt, and 4,500 plain hard cooked eggs for children to dye.
Rhode Island - Kimberly Oliva - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Rhode Island egg designed by Kimberly Oliva
Conclusion of Lafayette Park spirits program
Park Ranger ended Lafayette Park spirits program by re-introducing all the spirits and thanking visitors for their participation.
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
For the 13th consecutive year, the National Capital Trackers, a local model train club, will provide model trains that surround the base of the National Christmas Tree. The trains will run from 11:00 a.m. to 11... More
Georgia - Helen M. Dunham - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Georgia egg designed by Helen M. Dunham
Stephen Decatur spirit - National Parks Gallery
As one of his duties in the Navy, STEPHEN DECATUR sat as one of the judges in the court martial of his good friend Commodore James Barron, who, finding his ship under attack by the British in 1807, and with onl... More
Michigan - Deborah McMillan - National Parks Gallery
Michigan egg designed by Deborah McMillan Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Texas - Pat Harding - National Parks Gallery
Texas egg designed by Pat Harding
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
"Let It Snow" was played at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
The Academy of Country Music's Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans performed at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
08 South View of the White House
South view of the White House can be seen nearby the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse.
North Dakota - Stephanie Rodakowski-Yesel
North Dakota egg designed by Stephanie Rodakowski-Yesel
Rose Garden- free images of flowers
Flowers are seen in the Rose Garden
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Snow fell the night before the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony. The State of Vermont tree is in the foreground.
2006 White House Easter Egg Roll
Children 'rolling' Easter eggs on the South Lawn of the White House
2008 White House Easter Egg Roll
Strolling Characters from the Washington Nationals Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2006 White House Easter Egg Roll
"Reading Nooks" provided opportunity for authors to read their own book to children on the South Lawn. Buzz Aldrin is reading his book, "Reaching for the Moon."
2007 National Christmas Tree Lighting
The St. Albans and National Cathedral Schools Choir sang at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony
Center of Lafayette Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
More than any other single spot in America this square is still alive with the past; it still preserves the faint echo of those who led this country to greatness.
South Lawn, National Parks gallery
View of the South Lawn Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lafayette Statue, National Parks gallery
During the past two hundred years, Lafayette Square has served as the common meeting ground for so many historical characters that it could be called the center of the political history of the nation.
2010 National Christmas Tree - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
2010 National Christmas Tree Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2010 National Christmas Tree with trains
2010 National Christmas Tree with trains Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A young girl and her mom participate in the Egg Roll.
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes... - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
At the end of the 2012 YCC program, YCC members and youth volunteers decorated shoes to commemorate their time here at the park. Here, Edward Finnegan shows off his pair.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Rachel Crow sings the National Anthem at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children learn about healthy eating at the Kids' Kitchen.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Visitors learn about the importance of bees at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
P111412PS-0859, National Parks gallery
President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in the Oval Office, Nov. 14, 2012. Chief of Staff Jack Lew, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and Deputy National Security A... More
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The White House Kitchen Garden Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children learn about healthy eating at the Kids' Kitchen.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Several children get ready for the Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
President Barack Obama talks to the crowd at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children learn about healthy eating at the Kids' Kitchen.
P112012PS-0453, National Parks gallery
President Barack Obama talks with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton about his decision to send her to the Middle East while attending the U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 20, 2012. From l... More
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children participate in a dance party at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children learn yoga poses at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll. Public domain photograph of people at the picnic, in the park, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Two young children wait for the Egg Roll to start.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A young girls participates in the Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A young boy participates in the egg roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
President Obama participates in the Egg Roll with children. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
P111912PS-2309, National Parks gallery
President Barack Obama talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel during a phone call from his hotel suite in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 19, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This off... More
P112012PS-0837, National Parks gallery
President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, aboard Air Force One during the flight from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2012. National Security Advisor T... More
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A child plays in the 'Eggtivity' Zone.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children participate in a dance party at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
Tourist Attraction - 2012 Easter Egg Roll
The South Lawn of the White House
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children learn yoga poses at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A young girl and her mom participate in the Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Children learn yoga poses at the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
Marine One arriving at the White House, President's Park, 2012.
The south lawn is the scene of many events, including Marine One's arrival and departure from the White House.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
First Lady Michelle Obama talks to the crowd a the 2012 Easter Egg Roll.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A child plays in the 'Eggtivity' Zone.
2012 Easter Egg Roll - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A young child participates in the Egg Roll.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - National Parks Gallery
First Lady Michelle Obama cuts a ribbon to open the White House Visitor Center with Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Chairman of the White House Historical Association Fred Ryan, September 10, 2014.
Flag Pole Eagle - National Parks Gallery
This finial formerly topped the White House flag pole. The museum contains more than 90 White House artifacts.
Pollinator Garden - free images of batterflies
In the spring of 2014, the pollinator garden was planted next to the Kitchen Garden to support bees, butterflies, birds, and bats. Its goal is to promote pollinator health and habitat.
New Exhibits, National Parks gallery
Who ordered that? This exhibit combines a look at the functions of the White House with interesting profiles of the people who have lived there.
White House Visitor Center Exhibits
Renovated exhibit areas offer visitors a look at the many roles of the White House as home, office, stage, and ceremonial space.
Tourist Attraction - Reflections from Within
The 14-minute film "White House: Reflections from Within" offers a glimpse of the White House through the eyes of those who have called it home.
Enhanced Accessibility, National Parks gallery
The visitor center was designed with a strong focus on accessibility for all visitors. This exhibit shows not only an image of a statue on the White House grounds, but includes a tactile representation of the s... More
Lincoln's Telegraph Key - National Parks Gallery
This telegraph key was used by Abraham Lincoln's administration to receive and send Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's message informing of Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender during the Civil War.
White House Visitor Center Lobby
The White House Visitor Center is located at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington, D.C.
Interactive Exhibits, National Parks gallery
Modern exhibits include interactive touchscreen tours of the White House, tactile models, and multimedia presentations.
The White House - National Parks Gallery
The White House Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Actress and Singer Bellamy Young performs on stage at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Crosby, Stills, and Nash perform in front of the National Christmas Tree and White House.
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
The 2015 National Christmas Tree features white lights and 100 gold stars that celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service.
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Fall Out Boy performs at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting.
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
President Barack Obama is joined by Santa Claus and celebrity performers to close the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
President Barack Obama embraces Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting
Trombone Shorty performs at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting.