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White House Historical Association to Host Student Art Competition: "The White House: An American Story"

Beginning February 1, the White House Historical Association (WHHA) will accept submissions for a new student-driven art competition with the theme, “The White House: An American Story.” To honor the vision of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Association is seeking submissions from K-12 students from across the nation that depict and reflect the White House, its coll

New Episode of the 1600 Sessions Podcast Presents Highlights from The White House Historical Association’s “History Happy Hour” Virtual Program

In this first podcast episode of 2021, President Stewart D. McLaurin highlights moments from the Association’s popular virtual program History Happy Hour, and shares conversations with historians, first family members, and other presidential staff about the lives of presidents and first ladies throughout American history. “This year is the sixtieth anniversary of the White House Historical Association, and I hope you’

White House Historical Association Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The White House Historical Association, founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2021 with a new logo and new publications, events, initiatives, and programming throughout the year. The Association also looks forward to ongoing work with the President and First Lady. In 2021, the Association will begin a collaboration with the 12th President and First Lady over

New Episode of the 1600 Sessions: “St. John’s, the Church of the Presidents”

The White House Historical Association has released a new episode of The 1600 Sessions, “St. John’s, the Church of the Presidents.” In this episode Association President and host Stewart McLaurin talks to Reverend Robert Fisher, the Rector at St. John’s Church, which is located on the opposite side of Lafayette Park as the White House and has been historically known as

New Episode of the 1600 Sessions “Special Episode: Reflections of the First 49 Episodes”

Today, the White House Association released the 50th episode of The 1600 Sessions. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on 49 episodes of The 1600 Sessions. Returning to some of his favorite moments from past episodes, McLaurin highlights some of the most impactful moments in the podcast series. The 1600 Sessions started in 2017, and explores the history, untold stories and personal accounts

Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Unveiled in White House Rose Garden

The White House Historical Association is honored to support the addition of a new sculpture to the White House Collection. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, Isamu Noguchi’s 1962 bronze sculpture “Floor Frame” was unveiled this afternoon in the White House Rose Garden. Acquired for the White House Collection with assistance from the White House Historical Association, this is the first

New Episode of The 1600 Sessions "Wine and the White House"

Today, the White House Historical Association released its October episode of The 1600 Sessions, “Wine and the White House.” In this episode, host and Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Frederick J. Ryan, about his new book Wine and the White House: A History. Ryan serves as chairman of the board at the White House Historical Association and is the publisher and

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions "White House Transitions"

The White House Historical Association has released a special episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast, “White House Transitions.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Tina Tchen and Martha Kumar about the history and evolution of presidential transitions.Tina Tchen previously served as chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, executive director of President Obama’s Council on Women

The 2020 Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library announce the 2020 Annual Symposium, this year focusing on Decorative Arts in the White House. The day-long virtual event will begin at 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 1st. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, will welcome guests to the Symposium, with sessions from experts in the fields