White House (Pass By)

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the beautiful White House in DC. We’re currently on the north side of the White House…the ceremonial entrance…

Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the legendary Eisenhower executive office building. Our next site “rises like a tiered wedding cake to the west of the White House.” Constructed in 1888 by Alfred Mullett, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (later renamed after the 34th president) was the home to the State, Navy, and War Departments.

20 minutes

Renwick Gallery

James Renwick, the designer of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall lends his name to our next stop- the red-brick Renwick Gallery- a site that he completed in 1874.

20 minutes

Blair House

The Blair House also served as a temporary residence from 1948 to 1952 for Harry S. Truman while the White House was under renovation

20 minutes

Decatur House

This modest brick townhouse on the corner- known as the Decatur House- played a major role in the political and social scene of Washington. It was named after Stephen Decatur,

15 minutes

St. John's Episcopal Church

Ever since its inception in 1815, every U.S. chief executive has worshipped at St. John’s,

20 minutes

General Andrew Jackson Statue

Anchoring the center of Lafayette Square is a statue of the 7th U.S. president. Andrew Jackson

15 minutes

United States Department of the Treasury

We’ll finish our tour of Lafayette Square with yet another “Hamilton” allusion. Right here at the department of treasury.

20 minutes