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Virtual Event Examines Impact and Evolution of the Role of America's First Ladies

Prominent scholars, archivists, historians, former White House staff members and insiders will gather today to explore the fascinating lives and evolving roles of the spouses of America’s presidents during the virtual 2021 First Ladies Symposium, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. First Lady Jill Biden will give opening remarks at this vi

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast, "Freemasons and the White House"

The White House Historical Association today released a NEW episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast detailing the important role of Freemasons in the construction and history of the White House.See the podcast VIDEO here.Since the laying of the White House cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have included Irish White House architect James Hoban and several presidents - from George Washington to

New Edition: How to Draw the Presidents

The White House Historical Association has released an updated edition of How to Draw the Presidents, by artist John Hutton. The NEW edition features a four-step method to draw President Joseph Biden in addition to the previous 44 heads of state. This how-to book is designed for art enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to create unique portraits of each

The White House Historical Association Reveals 'Official 2021 White House Christmas Ornament'

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) today revealed the Official 2021 White House Christmas Ornament. This year’s annual collectible is designed to commemorate President Johnson’s time in the White House and features a painting of the 1967 Blue Room Christmas tree, commissioned by Mrs. Johnson and painted by Robert H. Laessig, a designer for American Greetings.A quote from President John

NEW Interactive Online Egg Roll Activities Now Available, Includes: Virtual Scavenger Hunt using a 360 Tour of the White House, Games, Coloring Pages, Art Projects, Jigsaw Puzzle, and more

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) has released a comprehensive offering of online events and activities to celebrate the springtime tradition of the White House Egg Roll. High resolution images of the of the Official 2021 White House Easter Eggs. The Association’s annual Official White House Easter Eggs featuring President and Dr. Biden’s two dogs, Major and Champ, are also

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast "James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House"

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today. This episode is a recording of the virtual book launch event for the Association’s newly released publication, “James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House,” which explores the life and legacy of Hoban. Watch the virtual book launch event here. In this episode, Stewart D. McL

New Issue of White House History Quarterly

The White House Historical Association will mark its sixtieth anniversary year with the release of a special issue of the White House History Quarterly: “The White House Historical Association Turns Sixty.” This issue of the award-winning Quarterly, features stories about First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s ambitious restoration program that led to the founding of the White House Historical Association; the creati

White House Historical Association Awards Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship to Iowa State Journalism Student

The White House Historical Association in partnership with Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the White House Correspondents’ Association, have awarded Teagan Gara with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Print Journalism. Teagan Gara will receive $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. and an invitation to join the White House Historical Association at the