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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are exploring the talented women artists whose portraits, sculptures, and paintings are a part of the White House Collection. American University graduate fellow Sarah Fling also discusses artistic first ladies who brought their love of art to the White House.
The first White House guidebook was published in 1962 as a collaboration between First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the new White House Historical Association, and the National Geographic Society. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks to National Geographic Society’s Senior Director of Library and Archives Renee Braden, who shares an oral history ab
Mark Updegrove, President & CEO of the LBJ Foundation, encourages you to register for the 2021 Presidential Sites Summit - hosted At the Adolphus hotel from August 31-September 3, 2021. Register today to take advantage of “early bird” pricing. The Summit include special evening programs at historic Old Parkland, the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and AT&T Stadium.Register Now!Stay Info
The White House Historical Association hosts "White House History with Susan Page: Personal Reflections on President Lyndon B. Johnson." This conversation features first hand reflections from first daughters Lynda Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson, and former U.S. Chief of Protocol Lloyd Hand on President Lyndon B. Johnson and their time in the White House.This program was hosted
Join the White House Historical Association for a brief look at the history of presidential inaugural ceremonies and how the events surrounding the swearing in of a new president have become bedrock traditions of the peaceful transfer of power.
The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing is known for the production of United States paper currency. However, over the past 150 years the Bureau has also designed and printed intricately engraved invitations for presidential inaugurations. From the elaborate ornament of late nineteenth century inaugural programs to the quiet sophistication of the Kennedy-era invitations, these printed products offer a glimpse
In commemoration of Black History Month, this episode of White House History Live features two of the Association's graduate fellows, Mia Owens of American University, and Tianna Mobley of Georgetown University, who will discuss their research connected to the Slavery in the President's Neighborhood initiative with Senior Historian Dr. Matthew Costello. Owens will explore the Pearl incident, which took place
Anita McBride and Stewart McLaurin are pleased to invite you to register for the 2021 Presidential Sites Summit! The Summit will be hosted at the Adolphus Hotel and other significant spaces in Dallas, TX from August 31-September 3, 2021. Register today to take advantage of “early bird” pricing.Register Now!Stay Informed: Follow our LinkedIn Showcase page to get the latest information.
Since 2010, the White House Historical Association has been based in historic Decatur House on Lafayette Square in Washington, DC. Each year we honor the namesake of our headquarters with the Stephen Decatur Luncheon that takes place on or around his birthday of January 5th.In 2021 we welcomed a number of distinguished guests to discuss Decatur House, the legacy of Commodore