http://www.nps.gov/whho News releases from President's Park (White House) . en-us http://www.nps.gov/whho/parknews/park-mourns-loss-of-volunteer-sara-goodwin.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST President’s Park is sad to report that long time volunteer, Sara E. Goodwin, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. She was 65 years old. Sara was a volunteer with President's Park since 1996. http://www.nps.gov/whho/parknews/national_parks_americas_best_idea.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:36:34 EST On September 26, join us on the Ellipse for a fun celebration of "America's Best Idea" - the national parks.  Discover your 14 local national parks and catch a sneak peek with Ken Burns of his new documentary. http://www.nps.gov/whho/parknews/2008_lighting_of_the_national_christmas_tree_opening_ceremony.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST The Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 4th at 5 p.m.  This event is located on the Ellipse, south of the White House. http://www.nps.gov/whho/parknews/experience_lafayette_park_spirits_from_the_past.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:29:45 EST A ghostly journey through 200 years of history in Lafayette Park. Join us on Saturday, August 1 at 7 p.m. http://www.nps.gov/whho/white_house_garden_tours.htm Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:03:00 EST The White House Gardens and Grounds Tours will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17th, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18th, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/whho/parknews/a-signature-event.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:40:24 EST Become a "Signer" of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th at the White House Visitor Center!