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Available for Pre-Order Today: New Issue of White House History Quarterly, “Every President Has Walked These Grounds”
Today the White House Historical Association released a new issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly, titled, “Every President Has Walked These Grounds." On November 21, 1800, after moving into the barely finished President's House in the emerging City of Washington, First Lady Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her daughter describing the site of her new home: "It is a
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The White House Historical Association’s Designing Camelot and James Hoban Books Honored with Spring Awards
The White House Historical Association has announced that two of its 2021 titles, Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration and Its Legacy, and James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House, have recently been honored with a host of respected industry awards, including the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards and the Independent Publisher Book Awards, known as the IPPYs. "Our
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The 1968 White House Fashion Show and the Politics of American Style
Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, author of "Red, White and Blue on the Runway: The 1968 White House Fashion Show and the Politics of American Style," discusses the first—and only—fashion show ever held in the White House, hosted by Lady Bird Johnson on February 29, 1968. Using eyewitness accounts as well as carefully preserved records, artifacts, garments, and images, the book takes readers behi
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History Happy Hour: Glamour and Innovation - The Women Behind the Seams of Fashion at the White House
Join History Happy Hour for a preview of the White House Historical Association’s Digital Library exhibit, "Glamour and Innovation: The Women Behind the Seams of Fashion at the White House," which highlights historic designers of some of the first ladies' most iconic designs. Maegan Jenkins, MA/MS dual degree student in Costume Studies and Library and Information Sciences, inaugural Di
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NEW ISSUE of White House History Quarterly “On the Move”
The White House Historical Association today released the 72nd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly, “On the Move,” a collection of stories of the historic journeys made by both people and things to and from the White House. On the morning of May 16, 1978, First Lady Rosalynn Carter crossed Pennsylvania Avenue and walked through Lafayette Park to board the
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White House History Trivia Night
Calling all history buffs! Grab your friends and test your knowledge of White House history at trivia night with New Columbia Pub Quiz. Play on teams of 2 to 6 players while enjoying complimentary pizza and soft drinks. Questions will cover a variety of topics in White House history, from presidents and first ladies to art and popular culture! Prizes will be
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NEW Issue of White House History Quarterly “Military Roles and the White House”
The White House Historical Association today released "Military Roles and the White House," the 73rd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. The issue comes just before Memorial Day, and focuses on military traditions at the White House, as well as the influence of military life on the work of three first ladies, a president’s relationship with hi
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2024 Holiday Book Festival
Save the date for the 2024 Holiday Book Festival hosted by the White House Historical Association! Since 1962, the White House Historical Association has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House—from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to hi
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Educational Resource
Forged by Fire: Dolley Madison, the White House, and the War of 1812
Have history come alive for students by facilitating a theatrical performance based on events from the War of 1812 with Forged By Fire: Dolley Madison, The White House, and the War of 1812. This play was created by the White House Historical Association’s educators using primary source research and geared towards 4-6 grade students. These student plays were previously performed during fi
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Educational Resource
Turning Points in White House History
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Press Release
NEW Digital Exhibit made in Partnership with NYU Student
The White House Historical Association debuts a new digital exhibit today in partnership with New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House, examines the dress and décor used during times of mourning at the White House from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th cen
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NEW Issue of White House History Quarterly “After the White House”
The White House Historical Association today released "After the White House," the 74th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. While the White House may be the defining moment in either a life story or in the provenance of an inanimate object, the adventure does always end at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This issue follows some interesting people and their