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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Executive Chef Reveals Career Highlights from Three Decades in the White House Kitchen”

The White House Historical Association released its 100th episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with former White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, who spent nearly 30 years working in the White House kitchen through the Clinton, George W. Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden administrations before retiring in July 2024. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Chef

The White House Historical Association Joins the U.S. Navy and Carter Presidential Library and Museum for the Naming Ceremony of the USS Atlanta

The White House Historical Association recently participated in a naming ceremony for a future Virginia-class submarine, officially named the USS Atlanta to honor the city of Atlanta and the five previous Navy vessels named Atlanta. The ceremony took place on October 23, 2024, at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, delivered remarks

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Queen Elizabeth II and America’s Presidents”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with David Charter, the assistant editor (U.S.) of The Times and author of Royal Audience: 70 years, 13 presidents--One Queen's Special Relationship with America. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Charter talked about the history between the United States and the

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Conversations on the American Presidency”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with David Rubenstein, renowned financier, philanthropist, and host of PBS’s History with David Rubenstein about his newly released book, “The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency.” Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Rubenstein delved into the book and their

ROCCO KEEPS THE BEAT! Music at the White House

Nine-year-old Rocco Smirne has spent almost half of his young life writing children’s books that introduce his peers to different aspects of White House history. A young White House enthusiast, his first children’s book, A White House Alphabet, was published in 2020 when he was just five years old. Since then, he’s published Rocco Travels with the Presidents (2021) and Ro

First Lady of Virginia and Virginia Secretary of Education Visit “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera visited The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive educational experience from The White House Historical Association, on Tuesday, September 24. This immersive, cutting-edge center officially opened to the public on Monday, September 23, and tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and th

The White House Historical Association Announces Inaugural Staff Members of NEW The People’s House: A White House Experience

The White House Historical Association has announced the addition of several new staff members to operate The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive White House educational experience opening to the public on Monday, September 23 at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, just steps from the White House. This cutting-edge 33,000-square-foot, three-floor space features exhibits and galleries that bring the White Ho

White House Historical Association to Open “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

The White House Historical Association will open its new, cutting-edge education experience in Washington, D.C., The People’s House: A White House Experience, on Monday, September 23. This first-of-its-kind, immersive center will tell the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions like never before. Situated on 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, le

White House Historical Association Announces Corporate Partners to Advance Scholarship, Education, and Accessibility

The White House Historical Association today announced its collaboration with two celebrated American companies to launch a new educational enterprise, “The People’s House: A White House Experience.” Apple, a global leader in technology and innovation, and defense tech industry leader Lockheed Martin have made commitments to support The People’s House and the Association’s mission to educate and expand acc