White House Collectible Ornament Collection
White House ornaments can be purchased through exclusive authorized retailers in your area or through the White House Historical Association:
ChemArt has been the sole manufacturer of the White House ornament since the collection's inception in 1981. In 2008, ChemArt was also granted the right to market, sell, and distribute the White House Annual Ornament in the retail channel by The White House Historical Association. This tradition, spanning four decades, celebrates each presidential legacy starting with George Washington. The single largest ornament program in the United States, the White House ornament sells over 1 million pieces each year.
The White House Historical Association is a charitable nonprofit institution whose purpose is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. To fulfill its purpose, the White House Historical Association produces educational literature and films, develops special programs, and maintains this website interpreting the White House and its history and the persons and events associated with it. From private funding and the sale of its educational products, the Association supports the acquisition of artwork and objects for the White House collection and contributes to the conservation of the public rooms.
In 1961, when the National Park Service suggested that such an association be formed, the idea received Mrs. John F. Kennedy’s ready approval. In July 1962, The White House: An Historic Guide was delivered to a public that had already ordered 10,000 copies. The guide is now in its 22nd edition.
The association also sponsors lectures, exhibits and other outreach programs. Thousands of schools, universities and libraries have received free educational materials about the White House. Traveling exhibits and videos are circulated to the presidential libraries and museums.