The exhibition Life in the Lincoln White House focused on the space where President Abraham Lincoln spent the majority of his time as president: his White House office.
There are so many reasons to teach about the White House! For more
than 215 years, the White House has been intrinsically tied to American
history, serving the roles of home, office, museum, and stage for each
president and first lady who lived there. It also serves as a symbol,
representing the nation and our democracy. Article 2 of the U.S.
Come explore the history of the President’s Neighborhood at our Summer Open House! Learn about the incredible people and buildings that have been neighbors to the White House for the past two centuries. Take a stroll through our special exhibition about the history and preservation of Lafayette Square, and explore neighborhood-themed crafts in the Carriage House with our partners fr
January 31, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) — The White House Historical Association and David M. Rubenstein, in partnership with Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), have awarded Alexandra Connor the 2018 Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Print Journalism. Connor will receive $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. this spring.
During her D.C.
The White House Historical Association is pleased to announce the 9th season of Jazz on Jackson Place, featuring live music in our historic Decatur House courtyard. A Washington Post Going Out Guide "Editor's Pick", this summer series is not to be missed.
The Thursday evening performances include live music and delicious hors d’oeuvres and libations provided by premiere local ca
The White House is an important national symbol, and recognized worldwide. Given its national and international significance, both everyday activities and historic moments are reported by news sources at home and abroad. Reporters have long been a fixture at the White House and have adapted over time to meet the needs of evolving technology and methods of reporting. Although the