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Alma Thomas and the White House
Alma Thomas became the first African-American woman to have her work added to the White House Collection when her painting "Resurrection" was unveiled during Black History Month in 2015. During the Obama administration, the painting was placed in the newly renovated Family Dining Room. The piece was later moved to the Vermeil Room during the Trump administration.Thomas was born in
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2015 Summer Jazz on Jackson Place
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
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America Under Fire Symposium
The White House Historical Association (WHHA), The United States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS), and James Madison's Montpelier will commemorate the bicentennial of the August 24, 1814, invasion and burning of the White House and United States Capitol with a two-day symposium. Renowned scholars will describe and discuss the geopolitics and causes of the War of 1812, the British capture of the national capital
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Life in the Lincoln White House Exhibition
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.
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State Dinners at the White House Press Collection
As part of an official state visit, the White House State Dinner is an opportunity for the President and First Lady to honor a visiting head of state. In addition to expressing goodwill and hospitality, the state dinner showcases global power and influence and sets the tone for the continuation of dialogue between the President and the visiting head of
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Adrian Miller: The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families
African Americans have worked in presidential food service as chefs, personal cooks, butlers, stewards, and servers for every First Family since George and Martha Washington. Award-winning author and food historian Adrian Miller explores the lives of these men and women through the lens of his upcoming book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fe
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Press Release
Exclusive July New Member Opportunity: Swing from Home Plate, Take Batting Practice and More with the Washington Nationals
The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the Washington Nationals, is offering members who join in the month of July an exclusive on-field experience at Nationals Park through its multi-year partnership with the team. For $50, fans can become a member of The White House Historical Association in July and receive: Access to play baseball at Nationals Park on
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THIS MONTH: Join The White House Historical Association And Receive Exclusive AUGUST New Member Opportunity
The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the Washington Nationals, is offering members who join in the month of August an exclusive on-field experience at Nationals Park through its multi-year partnership with the team. For $50, fans can become a member of The White House Historical Association plus: Watch A League of Their Own on the Scoreboard and enjoy
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Visiting the White House, White House History #46
The White House Historical Association announces “Visiting the White House" White House History # 46, which explores the wide-ranging circumstances of a visit to the White House with first person accounts of special memories, articles about royal visits and remarkable souvenir and photograph collections that bring to life the significance of what for many is a once in a lifetime experience. The jo
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NEW BOOK- COMING EARLY OCTOBER Exploring 200 Years of Musical Performance for the President
The White House Historical Association today announced the upcoming release of its newest publication, Music at the White House, a fascinating book detailing the musical ceremonies and performances at the White House as well as musical interests of the presidents and their families that will be released in early October. This new edition, updated from the award-winning title first published
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Free Events: Award-Winning Author and Food Historian talks African-American Presidential Chefs and Recipes
The White House Historical Association is hosting two free events this fall: In September: Adrian Miller, award-winning author and food historian, explores the lives of African-American White House chefs through the lens of his upcoming book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas. Miller ch