2025 Spring Garden Tours Schedule Adjustment

April 3, 2025

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Schedule Change: Spring Garden Tours rescheduled from Saturday, April 5, 2025 to Sunday, April 6, 2025, due to safety concerns related to nearby public demonstrations.
Coordination Efforts: The White House is working with the United States Secret Service and National Park Service to ensure the safety of all ticket holders.
Ticket Policy: Tickets originally allocated for Saturday will be honored on Sunday between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM, regardless of the printed time slot; Sunday visitors should adhere to their scheduled time slots.
Tour Components: Guests will have the opportunity to visit the South Lawn, Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, and the White House Kitchen Garden.
Security Measures: A comprehensive list of prohibited items is provided (e.g., aerosols, animals, pointed objects, oversized backpacks, etc.); certain items for medical purposes are allowed with prior explanation to Secret Service personnel.
Additional Information: For updates (including inclement weather changes) and further details on visiting the White House, guests should call the 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041 or visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/Visit.

The rescheduling of the Spring Garden Tours due to public demonstrations near the White House highlights the potential for disruptions caused by public events and protests. While this specific event does not directly impact Vanderbilt University, it serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring public demonstrations and their potential effects on university events and activities.
There is a minimal risk associated with the rescheduling of public events, as it may affect individuals or groups from Vanderbilt who planned to attend. However, the impact is likely negligible given the nature of the event.
The coordination with the United States Secret Service and National Park Service underscores the importance of security and safety measures during public events, which could be relevant for Vanderbilt when organizing large-scale events or visits involving high-profile individuals.

No specific programs at Vanderbilt University are directly impacted by the rescheduling of the Spring Garden Tours. However, the university’s event planning and security teams may take note of the procedures and precautions outlined for future reference.

There is no financial impact on Vanderbilt University as a result of the rescheduling of the Spring Garden Tours. The event is unrelated to the university’s financial operations or funding.

Relevance Score: 1 (The event has no impact or very little impact on the university.)

N/A – The text provided is an announcement regarding the rescheduling of the White House Spring Garden Tours and does not contain information relevant to Vanderbilt University’s strategic decisions or actions in response to Presidential Executive Orders or policies.

Relevance Score: 1

Average Relevance Score: 2.4

Rescheduled Spring Garden Tours on April 6, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM.

Relevance Score: 5

Office of the First Lady: Involved in issuing the schedule adjustment for the Spring Garden Tours.
The White House: Coordinating the tour adjustments and ensuring visitor access and safety during the event.
United States Secret Service: Providing security services and collaborating on safety measures during the tour amid potential public demonstrations.
National Park Service: Assisting with the management and security of the tour areas surrounding the White House grounds.

Relevance Score: 2 (A small number of Federal Agencies are impacted by the scheduling and security adjustments.)

The White House – Overseeing the overall coordination and communication of the schedule adjustment and security measures.
United States Secret Service – Implementing and enforcing security directives, including the regulation of prohibited items and safe tour execution.
National Park Service – Managing logistical aspects of tour accommodations on White House grounds.

Relevance Score: 3 (Directives require coordination and implementation by agency directors and their teams.)