The White House Rose Garden then and now.Library of Congress, Erin Scott/Reuters
- Ellen Wilson, the wife of Woodrow Wilson, established the Rose Garden in 1913.
- It was redesigned under the Kennedy administration, and it has hosted many historic events.
- First lady Melania Trump updated the Rose Garden with pastel-colored roses and a new limestone walkway.
Before the White House had a Rose Garden, the land was used for horse stables.
Under the tutelage of first ladies throughout history, the garden was built and transformed into a colorful landscape with a well-manicured event space. Most recently, Melania Trump unveiled a new Rose Garden design on August 22.
Here's how the Rose Garden has changed over the years.