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National
Park Foundation Partners with White House Historical
Association
on the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament
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Washington,
DC – November 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / In celebration of the National
Christmas Tree at President’s Park (White House), the National
Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks,
is partnering with the
White
House Historical Association, the official private partner of the White
House and a cooperating association of the National Park Service, to promote
the 2015 Official White House Christmas Ornament.
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The
2015 ornament, designated the Official Souvenir Ornament of the National
Christmas Tree and sold by the White House Historical Association, pays
tribute to the tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree which
began in 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit a Christmas Tree on the
Ellipse in front of 3,000 spectators. Since 1923, a holiday tradition of
national-scale has blossomed, marked by an annual lighting ceremony and
events held throughout December at President’s Park.
Crafted
from shiny brass plated with nickel and 24k gold, this American-made ornament
is illuminated from within and honors President Calvin Coolidge. The tree
is hung with ornaments representing the events of Coolidge’s unique life
and presidency.
For
every purchase of the ornament made at shop.whitehousehistory.org/tree
now through December 30, or by visiting the on-site kiosk adjacent to the
National Christmas Tree December 5 through December 24, the White House
Historical Association will donate $2 per purchase to the National Park
Foundation in support of this long-standing holiday tradition and President’s
Park.
The
93rd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting, being held on Thursday, December
3, 2015, at 5 p.m., is a great example of the countless ways there are
to find your park. Launched in March 2015, Find
Your Park / Encuentra Tu
Parque is a public awareness and education movement to inspire people
to connect with, celebrate, and support America’s national parks and community-based
programs. Celebrating the National Park Service Centennial and setting
the stage for the Service’s next 100 years, Find Your Park invites people
to discover and share their own unique connections to our nation’s natural
landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history.
For
more information, please visit thenationaltree.org and follow the National
Christmas Tree on Twitter at @TheNationalTree.
Join the conversation online using the hashtag #NCTL2015.
About
the National Park Foundation
The
National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national
parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by
Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to
help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical
conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their
incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and
INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. Find out more and become
a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.
About
the White House Historical Association
Founded
in 1961 with the support of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, The White House
Historical Association is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to enhancing
the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion.
The Association’s mission is to fund the acquisition of furnishings and
artwork for the White House permanent collection, assist in the preservation
of the historic rooms, and educate the public on the history of the White
House. Learn more by visiting www.whitehousehistory.org.
The
Official White House Christmas Ornament tradition began 35 years ago and
each year honors a president in sequential order or a significant White
House historic milestone. The ornament is made in Lincoln, Rhode Island
by a veteran-owned small business and the proceeds from ornament sales
directly support the Association’s nonprofit, nonpartisan mission. To learn
more about all of the Association’s ornaments and other retail offerings
visit shop.whitehousehistory.org.
Media
Contact:
Marjorie
Hall
Vice
President, Communications
National
Park Foundation
Phone:
202-796-2536 |