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White House Historical Association Announces $19.5 Million in Gifts to Advance Scholarship, Education, and Accessibility

Dr. Amelia Ogunlesi is providing philanthropic leadership to support the White House Historical Association and “The People’s House: A White House Experience,” the new cutting-edge immersive space located one block from the White House and set to open in September 2024. This transformative commitment immediately follows a visionary grant by the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation and a leading investment by Mrs. D

Teachers Invited to the Nation’s Capital for “White House History Teacher Institute”

The White House Historical Association will host its ninth annual “White House History Teacher Institute” this summer. The program consists of two separate week-long, in-person immersive education experiences featuring exclusive visits to historic sites, introductions to new educational resources from the White House Historical Association, insights from historians, and conversations with former White House staff. This year’s Teacher Institute featur

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Presidential Leadership Lessons”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the unique qualities, personality traits, and circumstances that made certain presidents great leaders. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, met with Talmage Boston, attorney, historian and author of the new book, “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our To

Rubenstein Center Fellows Selected to Conduct New Research on White House History

The White House Historical Association has selected three research fellows for the 2024 – 2025 David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History Fellowship Program. The fellows will conduct new research related to the White House, its occupants, workers, staff, and/or fine and decorative arts collections. Fellowships will take place beginning this summer and conclude in spring 2025. “We are thrilled to anno

NEW Issue of White House History Quarterly “Military Roles and the White House”

The White House Historical Association today released "Military Roles and the White House," the 73rd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. The issue comes just before Memorial Day, and focuses on military traditions at the White House, as well as the influence of military life on the work of three first ladies, a president’s relationship with hi

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “The Making of President Theodore Roosevelt”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the five extraordinary women without whom Theodore Roosevelt may never have become the 26th President of the United States. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, met with Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and author of

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Washington National Cathedral and the White House”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history and grand treasures of the Washington National Cathedral. The Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, sits atop Mount Saint Alban, the highest point in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Stewart

iCivics and The White House Historical Association Launch "Brief the Chief," A New Digital Game Showing Students How Presidents Throughout History Relied on Multiple Perspectives to Make Difficult Choices

iCivics, the nation’s leading civic education nonprofit, and the White House Historical Association today launched Brief the Chief, a new digital game that teaches students how the President of the United States makes difficult governing decisions, providing insight into how presidents rely on an array of advisors to make tough judgment calls. Brief the Chief also gives students an in

NEW Virtual White House Springtime Scavenger Hunt and 360 Tour of the White House

The White House Historical Association is offering a new Virtual White House Springtime scavenger hunt as a compliment to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. These virtual activities can be completed online at whitehousehistory.org for a chance to win an Official 2024 White House Easter Egg Set. The Virtual White House Springtime scavenger hunt uses a 360-degree virtual tour