You Might Also Like
-
Event
The First Ladies Symposium
The 2021 First Ladies Symposium will be a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. This symposium will feature prominent scholars, historians, and professionals who will discuss first ladies and gender; first ladies reconsidered; first ladies and communications; and first ladies and their role in historic preservation efforts.The First Ladies
-
Educational Resource
Building the White House
Teacher's Text:The White House is an enduring symbol of our nation’s leadership. It is also the most recognized structure in America. From the beginning, the White House was meant to be a flexible structure. With America not yet a quarter of a century old when John Adams inhabited the President’s House in 1800, it was impossible to foresee how
-
Press Release
White House Historical Association Re-Releases "The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families"
The White House Historical Association has released The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families. This award-winning title, back in print for its second edition, features never-before-published photography of the White House rooms from President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations. New White House acquisitions highlighted include State china service sets and a rare photograph of the
-
Educational Resource
White House Welcome
Teacher's TextAs America's head of state, the president of the United States welcomes guests from across the country and around the world to the "people's house." For many foreign leaders, the White House is their introduction to the United States, and the experience these visitors have at the President's House may be critical to establishing relations between governments. This was
-
Event
The Kennedy Rose Garden Open House
Our summer Open House celebrates the history of the Kennedy Rose Garden and the rich tradition of gardening at the White House. Enhance your visit to our special exhibit, The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American, as we partner with the American Horticultural Society, the National Park Service, and Smithsonian Gardens to offer educational resources and garden-inspired activities for all ages,
-
Press Release
NEW Podcast Episode Released on Giving Tuesday With Jean Case
The latest episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast, “Fearless Leadership: A Conversation with Jean Case,” was released today by The White House Historical Association, in recognition of Giving Tuesday. This inspiring episode has been released a month before the January release of Be Fearless: Five Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose, a book by Jean Case, CEO of the Case
-
Press Release
NEW 1600 Sessions Podcast Episode Focuses on The Legacy of First Lady Patricia Nixon
The latest episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast, “The Legacy of First Lady Patricia Nixon” was released today by The White House Historical Association (WHHA) in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Pat Nixon entering the White House as First Lady. Mrs. Nixon had a remarkable influence on the White House, especially regarding the role of First Lady. WHHA President Stewart D. M
-
Event
Chef Roland Mesnier Book Signing
Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier will be on hand in the White House History Shop to sign his new book, Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts, and meeting visitors. Chef Mesnier also wrote The White House in Gingerbread: Memories and Recipes. Both publications will be available for purchase in the shop and online. Since 1962, The White
-
Event
Authors Jonathan Pliska and Matthew Costello Book Signing
Authors Jonathan Pliska and Matthew Costello will be on hand in the White House History Shop to sign books and meet visitors. Pliska is the author of A Garden for the President, which will be available for purchase in the shop as well as online. Costello is the author of The Property of the Nation: George Washington's Tomb, Mount Vernon,
-
Event
Chef Roland Mesnier Book Signing
Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier will be on hand in the White House History Shop to sign his new book, Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts, and meeting visitors. Chef Mesnier also wrote The White House in Gingerbread: Memories and Recipes. Both publications will be available for purchase in the shop and online. Since 1962, The White
-
Event
Authors Lauren McGwin & Elyse Werling Book Signing
Authors Lauren McGwin & Elyse Werling will be in the White House History Shop signing copies of White House History #54: White House Weddings in which they both have authored articles. This edition, as well as other editions of White House History, will be available for purchase in the shop and online. Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has