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Joel Treese - In Memoriam (1960 - 2016)
The White House Historical Association is deeply saddened by the recent loss of our esteemed Senior Historian Joel Treese. His contributions to research projects and vast knowledge will be greatly missed.Joel’s years of work at the Association included contributing to research projects and historical content ranging from the East and West Wings to the Presidents and First Ladies, an
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Decorating the White House
Congress has always been tasked with appropriating funds for the care, repair, refurnishing and maintenance of the White House and its grounds. Each incoming president has found furnishings that were worn out and in need of replacement due to everyday wear and tear. Congress approved funds enabling a new president to carry out structural improvements and purchase new furnishings from
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2018 Winning Essay The Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship
“The 150-year era of the great steel plow, central instrument of American abundance and strength, is ending,” wrote Hugh Sidey in 1992. At face value, a story about revolution in farming practices has nothing to teach a journalist about reporting on the presidency, but when it is considered in the scope of Sidey’s work and career, “Revolution on the Farm” highlights
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National History Day Resources
The 2024 National History Day (NHD) theme is Turning Points in History. The White House Historical Association offers a variety of resources to assist students working on NHD projects.
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Historic Hotels of America
The White House Historical Association is proud to partner with Historic Hotels of America to offer members of the Association discounted rates when they book their stay at more than 300 legendary historic hotels across the country through HistoricHotels.org. Many Historic Hotels are located near Presidential libraries, museums and birthplaces and many have welcomed Presidents and First Ladies before, during
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2019 Winning Essay The Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship
In modern history, there is no precedent in which to underscore the tumultuous, unnerving and trying relationship between that of President Donald Trump and the news media. Past relationships between presidents and the press have offered divisiveness, yet no era quite exemplifies nor matches the challenges presented today. As newsrooms, both at a local and national level, struggle to remain
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Mid-Century Fashion and the First Ladies: From Ready-to-Wear to Haute Couture
Read Digital VersionForeword, William SealeThe Style of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt: Fashion and Frugality in Times of Depression and War, Morgan BlattenbergThe Mamie Look: The Americanness of First Lady Mamie Eisenhower’s Off-the-Rack Fashions, Kristen A. HunterThe Jackie Look: Oleg Cassini and the Creation of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s Signature Style, Haley M. RiveroTeardrops of the Moon: Memories of Desi
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White House Gardens Symposium Scholarly Contributors
Jim AdamsJim Adams has been gardening in Washington, D.C., for over 25 years. His D.C. career began at the U.S. National Arboretum, where he worked in the Fern Valley Native Plant Garden and then became Curator of the National Herb Garden. Following this, he served as Head Horticulturist for the British Ambassador’s Residence and then moved to th
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2023 Springtime Reading List
Explore this reading list to discover exciting titles related to all sorts of Easter and springtime topics including the White House Easter Egg Roll, gardening, and playing outdoors! Some books on this list will also help you gain more knowledge about the history of the White House and how it’s come to be one of America’s most important symb
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Sharing White House History about Donald J. Trump
The White House Historical Association and presidential libraries, historic homes, and museums have a shared goal of providing access to presidential history. Below you will find digital educational resources compiled by the White House Historical Association that have been sourced from presidential sites relating to President Donald J. Trump.Donald J. Trump Presidential LibraryMain Website
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As Time Goes By: Historic Moments in the Life of the White House
Foreword: A Journey Through White House Time by Marcia Mallet Anderson "The Man Who Kept the Presidency on Time": Johnny Muffler's Fifty-Four Years with the White House Clocks by Elyse Werling Lighthouse Clock, Simon Willard & Son, Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1825 by William G. AllmanThe Bathtub Hoax and Other Memorable Times in the History of White House Plumbing by Danny HeitmanMarble
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2022 Presidential Sites Summit Schedule
Tuesday, March 15 12:00-6:00pm: Registration at the Adolphus Hotel 12:00-3:00pm: Optional Day Trip The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 12:00-3:00pm: Shuttle will continuously run between The Adolphus and the Sixth Floor Museum Join us for the pre-summit excursion to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The museum chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F.