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History Happy Hour: Where New meets Timeless: The White House Historical Association Official Annual Christmas Ornament Program
For over forty years, the White House Historical Association and Beacon Design by ChemArt have collaborated to create and offer a classic Christmas tradition honoring the legacy of America’s democratic heritage as viewed through the lens of American presidents. Explore the storied history of this highly successful program with particular attention to what is new and what is classically ti
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Visitor Services Representative, Full-Time, The People's House
The Association is seeking a Full-Time Visitor Services Representative for "The People's House: A White House Experience." Position Summary This position will report directly to the Director of Visitor Services and Experiences, The People's House. The ideal candidate for this position would be a friendly, energetic individual who enjoys interacting with visitors, staff, trustees, volunteers and members, connecting people with
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Visitor Services Representative, Part-Time, The People’s House
The Association is seeking a Part-Time Visitor Services Representative for “The People’s House: A White House Experience.” Position Summary: This position will report directly to the Director of Visitor Services and Experiences, The People’s House. The ideal candidate for this position would be a friendly, energetic individual who enjoys interacting with visitors, staff, trustees, volunteers and members, connecting people w
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History Happy Hour: The Making of Brief the Chief
In April 2024, the White House Historical Association and iCivics launched a new, online learning game called Brief the Chief. For more than a year, Rubenstein Center staff worked with their counterparts to conceptualize, develop, and research all components of the game. Players step into the role of presidential advisor for three different administrations – Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Lyndon Johnson. As
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History Happy Hour: The Magical History of U.S. Presidents’ Visits to Disney Parks
The world of Disney has been a part of American life for the past 100 years, so it is not surprising that several of our Presidents have visited its parks since their opening! Join us for History Happy Hour on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm to hear Bethanee Bemis, Historian at the National Museum of American History, discuss the rich history (
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The Burning of the White House
As the official residence of the president and first family, the White House holds a special place in all our hearts. But when British troops set it on fire during the War of 1812, White House staff rallied to save its contents. For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here to learn more. For more information
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Popular Culture in the White House Symposium
The White House Historical Association in partnership with The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress presents the 2023 Symposium “The White House in Popular Culture.” This all-day event is open to the public and will discuss the intersection of popular culture and the White House through the topics of comics and cartoons, television, and movies. Further information and the
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History Happy Hour: Grover Cleveland - Man of Iron
Grover Cleveland was the only U.S. President to serve two nonconsecutive terms, the first from 1885 to 1889, and the second from 1893 to 1897. This Presidential rarity is not Cleveland’s only unique trait; in the four decades between the Administrations of Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and William Howard Taft, Cleveland was the only Democratic President. He was also an unusually candid po
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History Happy Hour: American Indians & Their Best Presidential Friend
Join us for our virtual History Happy Hour program on Thursday, April 27th at 6:00 pm to hear Dr. Donald Fixico discuss the tumultuous history of different Presidents and their relationships with Native Americans throughout the years. We will hear about ten Presidents of the United States and their policies impacting American Indians. Narrowing the list down to five, then three,
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White House History Live: Behind the Scenes with David Hume Kennerly
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. This program will feature Pulitzer Prize-winner David Hume Kennerly, who was President Gerald R. Ford’s chief photographer. Kennerly will detail his experience working in th
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History Happy Hour: Something Old, Something New - Eight First Daughters’ Fashionable White House Weddings
Have you ever wondered what you would wear if you got married in the White House? Eight daughters of seven presidents have had to make that choice when they had their own White House weddings! The new digital exhibit, "Something Old, Something New: Eight First Daughters’ Fashionable White House Weddings" examines the bridal styles of Maria Monroe, Elizabeth Tyler, Nellie Gr
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2023 Holiday Book Festival & Book Closeout Sale
Save the date for the 2023 Holiday Book Festival and Book Closeout Sale hosted by the White House Historical Association! More than twenty authors of popular and award-winning White House Historical Association titles will be on hand to sign their books. The public will be greeted by President Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker of Monticello). Categories include