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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

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

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

White House Historical Association Launches Free Timed Entry Passes for “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

The White House Historical Association today launched the ability to reserve free timed-entry passes to visit The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive White House educational experience opening to the public on Monday, September 23. This cutting-edge center will tell the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and the people who have dedicated their careers to it

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Making the Presidential Seal”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the making of the iconic presidential seal and other elements of national symbolism. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, speaks with Charles Mugno, Director of The Institute of Heraldry; Thomas Casciaro, Chief of the Technical and Production Division at The

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Blair House: The President’s Guest House”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today to honor the bicentennial of the building of Blair House featuring a conversation about the history of what has become known as Blair House: The President’s Guest House and its importance to American diplomacy. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, speaks with the Ho

The White House Historical Association Announces New National Council Members

The White House Historical Association welcomes nine new members to its National Council on White House History and one new corporation to its Corporate Leaders Council. These corporations and individuals convene each year and are committed to promoting and preserving the rich history of the White House. The National Council on White House History was established in 2017 and is made

The White House Historical Association Partners with Panasonic on New Innovative Education Experience

The White House Historical Association announced today a new collaboration with Panasonic Corporation of North America to bring its new educational experience “The People’s House: A White House Experience” to life. Set to open in fall 2024 just one block from the White House at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, the interactive space will immerse visitors in the story of the Executive Mansion, its in