Free Events: Award-Winning Author and Food Historian talks African-American Presidential Chefs and Recipes
Plus, Historian Takes Listeners Inside Andrew Jackson’s Bank WarWashington, D.C. —
The White House Historical Association is hosting two free events this fall:
In September:
Adrian Miller, award-winning author and food historian, explores the lives of African-American White House chefs through the lens of his upcoming book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas.
Miller chronicles the lives of chefs, their cooking techniques and recipes while painting a broader picture of the cultural impact on the White House and the nation.
WHAT: Lecture and book signing followed by food & drink reception. (Books available for purchases by credit card)
WHEN: Thursday, September 7th, 5-8PM, (Lecture 5-6PM, reception 6-8PM)
WHERE: White House Historical Association, 1610 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. More information and RSVP here.
[NOTE: This event is full and those interested will be added to the waitlist]
In October:
Daniel Feller, professor of history at the University of Tennessee and editor of The Papers of Andrew Jackson, explores the origins, events, and enduring legacy of the “Bank War” set off by Jackson’s veto of the Bank of the United States in 1832.
WHAT: Lecture followed by food & drink reception
WHEN: Thursday, October 12, 4-6PM, (Lecture 4-5PM, reception 5-6PM)
WHERE: White House Historical Association, 1610 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. More information and RSVP here.
To request an interview with Adrian Miller and/or Daniel Feller, please contact press@whha.org.
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts. She sought to inspire Americans, especially children, to explore and engage with American history and its presidents. In 1961, the nonprofit, nonpartisan White House Historical Association was established to support her vision to preserve and share the Executive Mansion’s legacy for generations to come. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association’s mission is to assist in the preservation of the state and public rooms, fund acquisitions for the White House permanent collection, and educate the public on the history of the White House. Since its founding, the Association has given more than $115 million to the White House in fulfillment of its mission.
To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit WhiteHouseHistory.org.