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White House Curator Shares Stories in First Interview Since Leaving 40-Year White House Career

In his first interview since retiring from a 40-year career in the White House, former Curator William G. Allman shares candid and never-before-told stories and memories of the rich history he witnessed first-hand while serving eight Presidents and their families. Allman became the Curator of the White House in 2002, having served in the office as a Curatorial Assistant and then

THIS MONTH: Join The White House Historical Association and Receive Exclusive September New Member Opportunity!

The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the Washington Nationals, is pleased to offer those who become new association members in September, the following incentives: Two tickets with early entry to Nationals Winterfest on Dec. 17, 11:30-4PM at the Washington Convention Center A voucher for The White House in Gingerbread: Memories & Recipes by former White House Chef

Free Events: Award-Winning Author and Food Historian talks African-American Presidential Chefs and Recipes

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 ch

New 1600 Sessions Podcast: The Crucial Role of White House Social Secretaries

The White House Historical Association today released its sixth episode, “Social Secretaries” in The 1600 Sessions podcast series, with former White House Social Secretaries Ann Stock (Clinton, 1993-1997) and Amy Zantzinger (Bush, 2007-2009), who reveal fascinating stories about their experiences in this critical White House position. This episode reveals how events large and small, public and personal, are planned at the Whit

NEW BOOK- COMING EARLY OCTOBER Exploring 200 Years of Musical Performance for the President

The White House Historical Association today announced the upcoming release of its newest publication, Music at the White House, a fascinating book detailing the musical ceremonies and performances at the White House as well as musical interests of the presidents and their families that will be released in early October. This new edition, updated from the award-winning title first published

Visiting the White House, White House History #46

The White House Historical Association announces “Visiting the White House" White House History # 46, which explores the wide-ranging circumstances of a visit to the White House with first person accounts of special memories, articles about royal visits and remarkable souvenir and photograph collections that bring to life the significance of what for many is a once in a lifetime experience. The jo

THIS MONTH: Join The White House Historical Association And Receive Exclusive AUGUST New Member Opportunity

The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the Washington Nationals, is offering members who join in the month of August an exclusive on-field experience at Nationals Park through its multi-year partnership with the team. For $50, fans can become a member of The White House Historical Association plus: Watch A League of Their Own on the Scoreboard and enjoy

Exclusive July New Member Opportunity: Swing from Home Plate, Take Batting Practice and More with the Washington Nationals

The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the Washington Nationals, is offering members who join in the month of July an exclusive on-field experience at Nationals Park through its multi-year partnership with the team. For $50, fans can become a member of The White House Historical Association in July and receive: Access to play baseball at Nationals Park on

White House History #45 Celebrates First Ladies and Their Roles in the White House

The White House Historical Association announced the publication of the Summer 2017 issue of White House History, “The First Ladies," which celebrates the First Ladies of the United States and explores how their roles have been approached, personalized, and institutionalized over time. Editor William Seale explains why the First Ladies make interesting and beloved subjects: "They never complain…yet they serve, all