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Annual Tribute to First Lady Betty Ford Luncheon Series Moderated by WHHA President Stewart McLaurin with Panelists Including Former White House Chiefs of Staff and Chef

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will participate in the “America’s First Ladies Luncheon Series,” the annual celebration of First Lady Betty Ford at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. This year’s presentation, “Inside the White House: Behind the Scenes of the First Lady’s Office,” will be moderated by WHHA President Stewart McLaurin, and feature a discussion with Anita McB

Sixty Teachers Invited to the Nation’s Capital for the Prestigious “White House History Teacher Institute”

The White House Historical Association will host its fourth annual “White House History Teacher Institute” this summer. The week-long immersive educational experience will be held for two groups of 30 teachers from across the country- and feature exclusive visits to historic sites, introductions to new education resources and technology, and opportunities to learn about White House history from White House historians and

Announcing 13th Annual Summer Concert Series: Jazz on Jackson Place

The White House Historical Association, in partnership with Burnett Thompson Music, is pleased to announce the 13th season of Jazz on Jackson Place. Held on select Thursdays in June, July & August in the brick courtyard behind the historic Decatur House, this series takes place a block from the White House. The performance series has become a popular attraction in

NEW Podcast Episode Focuses on White House Historic Grounds and Gardens

The latest episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast, "The White House Gardens” was released today by The White House Historical Association. President Stewart McLaurin speaks with authors and noted garden historians Jonathan Pliska and Linda Jane Holden. Eighteen acres of beautifully curated grounds frame the White House. These grounds include private gardens for Presidents and their families, as well as public pa

White House Historical Association to Offer an Amazon Alexa Skill: White House History Guide

The White House Historical Association has recently announced a new Amazon Alexa Skill called “White House History Guide.” This dynamic, new content for Alexa allows users to explore over 200 years of White House history, answering their questions about the White House and its inhabitants. Endless offerings of White House information are available to Alexa Skill users -- just simply ask the

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

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