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Educational Resource
The White House Grounds
The President's Park currently consists of approximately eighteen acres surrounding the White House and is used by the president, the first family, and—on special occasions—the public. These grounds are reputedly the oldest continually maintained ornamental landscape in the United States. Various changes have been made to the White House Grounds since the completion of the building in 1800, including the
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Educational Resource
Presidents and the Press
The story of the White House cannot be told without discussing interactions between presidents and the press. From cordial to confrontational, this relationship is fueled by the public's desire for news about the leader of the nation and the administration's work. Methods of news delivery have greatly changed over the centuries, from printed newspapers to the 24-hour television news cycle.
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Press Release
President George H.W. Bush Remembered
The White House Historical Association joins the nation in remembrance of President George Herbert Walker Bush and the character, prudence and leadership he brought to his role as 41st President of the United States. Beginning Saturday, December 1, 2018, an official condolence book for George H.W. Bush will be available for the public to sign at the White House Visitor Center,
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Employment
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant role offers crucial support to the President, The White House Historical Association. This full-time, on-site position demands a proactive individual capable of anticipating the administrative, travel, and budgetary needs of the President. Strong leadership, responsiveness, customer service, independent thinking, and sound judgment are essential in this dynamic and fast-paced team environment. This role involves handling sensitive information,
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Press Release
SAVE THE DATES: 2019 Book Signings at the White House History Shop
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will host a series of book signings on Friday afternoons in April at its White House History Shop, as well as two signings on the Monday after Easter at the White House Visitor Center and the White House History Shop. These book signings provide a unique opportunity for visitors to meet award winning authors
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Press Release
MEET THE AUTHORS: Summer Book Signings at the White House History Shop
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will host a series of book signings on select Friday afternoons in June and July at its White House History Shop, providing an opportunity for visitors to meet award-winning authors and purchase personalized books. Book signings are free and open to the public. WHERE: White House History Shop, 1610 H Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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Video
White House History with Ann Compton: Suffragists at the White House
The White House Historical Association's second lecture in our series "White House History with Ann Compton" featured Rebecca Roberts, author of Suffragists in Washington, DC: The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote. This lecture was hosted in conjunction with the Supreme Court Historical Society and the U.S. Capitol Historical Society as part of the National Heritage Lecture and
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Video
White House History with Ann Compton: Patricia Nixon's 50th Anniversary as First Lady
The White House Historical Association's third lecture in our series "White House History with Ann Compton" featured a panel of speakers, including Betty Monkman, former White House Curator, and Patricia Matson, assistant press secretary for Mrs. Nixon, Anita McBride, Director of the First Lady Initiative at American University and former assistant to President George W. Bush and chief of staff
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Event
Live Stream Book Launch: The Cabinet
The White House Historical Association invites you to the virtual launch of Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky's new book.Please join us for the virtual launch of Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky new book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, published by Harvard University Press. This event will be live streamed on the White House Historical Association's
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Press Release
Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Unveiled in White House Rose Garden
The White House Historical Association is honored to support the addition of a new sculpture to the White House Collection. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, Isamu Noguchi’s 1962 bronze sculpture “Floor Frame” was unveiled this afternoon in the White House Rose Garden. Acquired for the White House Collection with assistance from the White House Historical Association, this is the first
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Press Release
New Episode of the 1600 Sessions “Special Episode: Reflections of the First 49 Episodes”
Today, the White House Association released the 50th episode of The 1600 Sessions. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on 49 episodes of The 1600 Sessions. Returning to some of his favorite moments from past episodes, McLaurin highlights some of the most impactful moments in the podcast series. The 1600 Sessions started in 2017, and explores the history, untold stories and personal accounts