How to Arrange a Tour of the White House
Get in touch with your local member of Congress, either over the phone, by email or in writing., You will have to present identification information to White House security before your request can be fulfilled., If you've been cleared, the only...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get in touch with your local member of Congress
Ask about making reservations for a White House tour with the person you speak with.
According to the White House's official website you can request a tour up to six months in advance, though the earlier you request, the better.
If your desired date is within 30 days or less, the White House cannot accept your request.
Keep in mind that walk-up, same-day tickets for tours are no longer offered.
It would be a pity for you to bring your family, group, or class all the way to Washington and be denied a tour because you neglected to make advance reservations. -
Step 2: either over the phone
This includes your driver's license, ID, social security number, etc.
If there is more than one person in your party, you will have to provide this information from everyone in the group. , To build enthusiasm about the tour with students if you're a teacher, perhaps you could begin a small history unit on the White House or the presidents that have lived there.
Watch a documentary, or check out books from the library on the mansion. , Something may have come up on the president's schedule the day of your tour, and public visits may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Call again the night before to make sure all is set. , See this article for more information on how to prepare and enjoy your tour of the White House! -
Step 3: by email or in writing.
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Step 4: You will have to present identification information to White House security before your request can be fulfilled.
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Step 5: If you've been cleared
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Step 6: the only thing you can do is wait.
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Step 7: About a week before your tour
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Step 8: call the White House and confirm your reservations.
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Step 9: On the day of the tour
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Step 10: get to the White House early and have everything you will need handy.
Detailed Guide
Ask about making reservations for a White House tour with the person you speak with.
According to the White House's official website you can request a tour up to six months in advance, though the earlier you request, the better.
If your desired date is within 30 days or less, the White House cannot accept your request.
Keep in mind that walk-up, same-day tickets for tours are no longer offered.
It would be a pity for you to bring your family, group, or class all the way to Washington and be denied a tour because you neglected to make advance reservations.
This includes your driver's license, ID, social security number, etc.
If there is more than one person in your party, you will have to provide this information from everyone in the group. , To build enthusiasm about the tour with students if you're a teacher, perhaps you could begin a small history unit on the White House or the presidents that have lived there.
Watch a documentary, or check out books from the library on the mansion. , Something may have come up on the president's schedule the day of your tour, and public visits may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Call again the night before to make sure all is set. , See this article for more information on how to prepare and enjoy your tour of the White House!
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