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NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “Abraham Lincoln, Robert Burns, and the Scottish Connection”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Abraham Lincoln, Robert Burns, and the Scottish Connection,” which details the long history of Scottish influence on the White House, dating back to the Scottish stonemasons that contributed to the construction of the Executive Mansion. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Murray Pittock, prof

White House Historical Association’s Annual Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship Award Recipient Announced

The White House Historical Association in partnership with Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the White House Correspondents’ Association, have awarded student Cooper Pierce with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Print Journalism. Pierce will receive $5,000, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and an invitation to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to meet journa

White House Historical Association Partners With New York University to Sponsor First-Ever Digital Exhibition Internship Exploring White House Fashion History Through Art

The White House Historical Association, a private non-profit organization founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961, has announced a new academic partnership with the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. The Association will sponsor a semester-long internship that will support the work of NYU Costume Studies graduate student Maegan Jenkins - the Association’s in

The White House Historical Association Names Christine Middleton as Chief Brand Officer

The White House Historical Association has named Christine Middleton as Chief Brand Officer to oversee the organization’s communications, marketing, e-commerce, social media, and other public facing brand elements.Middleton brings more than 25 years of experience to the role in shaping consumer perceptions and scaling ideas into viable business ventures that expand a brand’s reach, relevancy, and revenue potential. Most

NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast "The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments"

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Richard Rosvek, Trustee, Spirit of Liberty Foundation, who first suggested the creation of an ornament program to First Lady Nancy Reagan as a way to help fund

White House Historical Association Launches NEW Virtual Tour of White House Holiday Traditions Past and Present

Today, The White House Historical Association announces the debut of a virtual White House Holiday Tour, exclusively available on the White House Experience mobile app. The tour is also available as a web app. The inaugural White House Holiday Virtual Tour guides users through the history and evolution of holiday decor and traditions, past and present. Download high-resolution images of th

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Caroline Kennedy & Al Roker Celebrated the White House Historical Association’s 60th Anniversary at Annual Gala in Honor of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy

On November 4, the White House Historical Association was joined by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Caroline Kennedy, Al Roker, donors and other special guests to celebrate the nonprofit’s 60th anniversary at its annual gala hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The gala was held in honor of the exceptional achievement of Jacqueline Kennedy who founded the organization in 1961 to

NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “Voices from a Night at the Met”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Voices from a Night at the Met.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on moments from the Association’s 60th Anniversary Gala, which took place Thursday, November 4, 2021.Watch the full video of this podcast episode here.Since 1961, the White House Historical Association has served as the

New Issue of White House History Quarterly "Waysides" Released

The White House Historical Association today released the 63rd issue of White House History Quarterly, the Association's award-winning magazine. Entitled "Waysides," this issue celebrates the act of "wayfinding" by bringing together diverse accounts from history's scholars, witnesses, participants, and descendants— all with the same objective: to share and preserve chapters in White House history, enabling us to discover the pages th