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This video showcases the panel, Crafting American Taste of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators who discussed the creation
This video showcases the History of the White House Collection with White House Curator, Lydia Tederick, during the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts
This video showcases the welcome and introduction of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators who discussed the creation of
Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion.In foreign affairs, protocol refers to the rules, norms, and conventions that govern the interactions between heads of states. The details of such delicate conversations matter, particularly how such meetings are structured and executed. Former senior White House staffer
The White House is perhaps the most iconic building in the United States. Since its completion in 1800, the “People’s House” has been the home of presidents and first families, a busy workplace, and the site of countless historic happenings and public events. There are many stories to be told about the White House, but few capture the imagination of genera
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.This episode features the book launch of the Association's book, Wine and the White House: A History by Frederick J. Ryan. Mr. Ryan
Every administration brings their own personality to the White House, particularly when it comes to the look and feel of the upstairs family quarters. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews Michael S. Smith, the “Decorator-in-Chief” for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, about his new book, “Designing History, the Extraordinary Art an
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and even global diplomacy. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin interviews Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., about his new book published with the Association, “Wine and the White House: A History,” providing a comprehensive look
The White House is more than just a home and office for the President of the United States, it is also a museum housing a large collection of art. As the nation has grown and changed, so has the White House Collection. Explore the White House Collection and its uniquely American stories from diverse and innovative artists.