The annual Spring Garden and House Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8, 2001. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. until noon and again from 2p.m. until 5p.m. Sunday hours are from 1p.m. until 5p.m. No tickets are required, nor are group reservations accepted. The line forms at the Visitors Entrance on 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 balcony.
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. The annual Fall Garden and House Tour will be held in October, 2001. The dates will be determined to take advantage of the peak of the fall color. Saturday hours will be 9 a.m. until 12 noon and 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday hours will be 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.