The annual Fall Garden and House Tour is held on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, 2000. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. until 12 noon and 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Visitors are admitted if in line by the ending times indicated. No tickets are required, nor are group reservations accepted. The line forms at the southeast gate, located at E Street and East Executive Avenue. Visitors view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, South Lawn, Children's Garden, Rose Garden, and the State Floor rooms of the White House.
Military bands entertain on the lawn.
Photographs are permitted on the grounds, but not in the Rose Garden nor inside the White House. In case of inclement weather, the garden portion is canceled but self-guided tours of the house continue. Although not administered by the White House, we are pleased to publicize the Sixth Annual Salute to Lafayette Square Festival which opens the doors to homes and offices comprising the President's neighborhood not normally opened to the public. Featured participants will include the Decatur House, Treasury Department, White House Historical Association, St. John's Episcopal Church, Hay-Adams Hotel and much more. The celebration is filled with enriching tours, exhibits, living history programs, children's activities, music, food vendors, and wonderful prizes.