The White Home is opening its doorways to public excursions for the primary time all through President Trump’s 2d time period.
Public excursions of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will open Feb. 25, consistent with a Wednesday announcement from the primary woman’s place of job.
“The President and I are excited to reopen the White House to those interested in the extraordinary story of this iconic and beautiful landmark,” Melania Trump mentioned in a observation.
“There is much to learn about the American Presidency, the First Families who have lived here, and our Nation’s rich history from a firsthand experience at the White House,” she added.
“This opportunity is unique among nations around the globe — a tradition we are honored to continue for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year.”
The self-guided excursions, scheduled on a first-come-first-served foundation, “must be requested through Members of Congress, and requests may be submitted up to three months in advance,” consistent with the White Area.
Remaining October, simply months earlier than President Biden left place of job, first woman Jill Biden introduced a made over public excursion of the White Area that integrated virtual shows, an expanded course and further get admission to to rooms.
The then-first woman mentioned on the time that the makeover used to be a part of a reimagined excursion enjoy, aimed toward together with “more educational content and story-telling, while also preserving and protecting its history.”