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Exhibition - Blair House: The President's Guest House
Since its purchase by the United States Government in 1942, Blair House has served as the official guest residence for the president of the United States. Situated at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, across from the White House, Blair House accommodates visiting foreign heads of state and delegations upon an invitation from the president. Beyond its significant role in providing the best of American
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An Interview with White House Historian, William Seale: Presidents Who Shaped the White House
Historian, William Seale, is the author of the definitive history of the White House: "The President's House."
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White House History Camp: Exploring the President's Neighborhood
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live or work in the White House? Join the National Park Service and the White House Historical Association for our first ever summer camp all about the President’s House! Campers will become explorers, historians, preservationists, artists and more as they explore White House history, the White House neighborhood, and the nati
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The Kennedy Rose Garden Open House
Our summer Open House celebrates the history of the Kennedy Rose Garden and the rich tradition of gardening at the White House. Enhance your visit to our special exhibit, The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American, as we partner with the American Horticultural Society, the National Park Service, and Smithsonian Gardens to offer educational resources and garden-inspired activities for all ages,
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The President's Neighborhood Exhibition
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to have influence—have bought property and built homes and offices along the streets surrounding the White House. For more than two centuries this neighborhood has been the setting for political decision making and diplomacy, for social gatherings and protests, for
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Symposium - Italy in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political philosophy, architecture, culture, and more. Over time, these links grew in depth and breadth, friendships emerged, cultures intertwined, and many of these elements touched the nation’s capital, the White House, and the lives of American presidents. To chronicle this ex
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White House Historical Association to Unveil 2018 Ornament Honoring President Truman President’s Day Celebration Hosted by Truman Library Institute
The White House Historical Association will unveil the Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament, honoring the presidency of Harry S. Truman, during a President’s Day celebration held by the Truman Library Institute in President Truman’s hometown of Independence, Missouri. The ornament unveiling will feature remarks from Association President Stewart McLaurin and Director of the Truman Library, Dr. Kurt Graham. Duri
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Annual Tribute to First Lady Betty Ford Luncheon Series Moderated by WHHA President Stewart McLaurin with Panelists Including Former White House Chiefs of Staff and Chef
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will participate in the “America’s First Ladies Luncheon Series,” the annual celebration of First Lady Betty Ford at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. This year’s presentation, “Inside the White House: Behind the Scenes of the First Lady’s Office,” will be moderated by WHHA President Stewart McLaurin, and feature a discussion with Anita McB
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NEW Podcast Episode Focuses on New WHHA Book about Historic Lafayette Square
The White House Historical Association’s (WHHA) new episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast, “Life on Lafayette Square,” features a conversation with noted historian and author William Seale, who has written about White House history for more than 40 years. Host Stewart McLaurin, President of WHHA, interviews Seale about his new book, To Live on Lafayette Square: Society and Politics in the Presid
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NEW BOOK: Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts
This fall, the White House Historical Association will release, Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef’s Secrets, by former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and pastry assistant Mark Ramsdell. In this new book, Mesnier, who served five presidential families from 1979-2006, reveals the secrets of his pastry techniques and shares his celebrated recipes. Me
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Artist Peter Waddell Book Signing
Artist Peter Waddell will be on hand in the White House History Shop signing books. Waddell has most recently worked on an article in White House History Quarterly entitled "The First Ladies as Scene Builders" with author Lauren McGwin. He also published a book of paintings, An Artist Visits the White House Past. Both titles will be available for purchase