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The White House Historical Association will offer the Official 2018 White House Easter Eggs for sale beginning Thursday, March 1. The Association is the exclusive retailer of the 2018 American–made eggs and is honored to donate a number of eggs to the White House for the Easter Egg Roll. The wooden eggs will be given as gifts to children attending the White Ho
The White House Historical Association will host an evening lecture on President Harry S. Truman and the major White House changes he oversaw during his time in office, including construction of the 2nd floor balcony and renovation of the Blue Room. President Truman’s grandson, Clifton Daniel, will share his family’s experiences at the White House and how his gran
The White House Historical Association today announced the release of a new publication, The White House Easter Egg Roll: A History for All Ages. This colorfully illustrated history of the White House Easter Egg Roll tells the story of the annual event through the evolution of the historic grounds and gardens in the president's backyard. Author Jonathan Pliska’s expertise as
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 Mary Khan with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Print Journalism. Khan will receive $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Khan will attend the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a guest of t
December 11, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) — Holidays at the White House is brought to life in the new holiday episode of The 1600 Sessions series. In “Holidays at the White House,” White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks with former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters, author Jennifer Pickens, and former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier about the special events and tr
In celebration of its founding by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy 56 years ago this month, The White House Historical Association has released a special episode, “Founding the White House Historical Association” in The 1600 Sessions podcast series. In this anniversary special, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with two founding members – Nash Castro and Leonard Silverstein – as well as Gary Walters, who served as Chief
The White House Historical Association today released its eighth episode, “A Conversation with Michael Beschloss” in The 1600 Sessions podcast series. In this fascinating interview, the acclaimed presidential historian explains why an understanding of the presidents and their families is the key to understanding the White House itself. From the Oval Office to the Lincoln Bedroom, Beschloss tells the stories of the
The White House Historical Association has released the 24th edition of The White House: An Historic Guide, its flagship publication, first published in 1962. New to this edition are images of the West Wing; the White House Theatre, opened to the public for the first time by Mrs. Trump; and the East and West Garden Rooms. Updated photography includes the State
The White House Historical Association is pleased to offer the 2017 Official White House Ornament honoring the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as the thirty-second president of the United States from 1933 to 1945. ***Other ideal gifts for the holiday season include books, a subscription to the WHHA quarterly magazine, ornaments, holiday items, women’s jewelry, men’s jewelry, silk scarves, neck