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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
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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
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ROCCO KEEPS THE BEAT! Music at the White House
Nine-year-old Rocco Smirne has spent almost half of his young life writing children’s books that introduce his peers to different aspects of White House history. A young White House enthusiast, his first children’s book, A White House Alphabet, was published in 2020 when he was just five years old. Since then, he’s published Rocco Travels with the Presidents (2021) and Ro
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Conversations on the American Presidency”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with David Rubenstein, renowned financier, philanthropist, and host of PBS’s History with David Rubenstein about his newly released book, “The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency.” Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Rubenstein delved into the book and their
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Is the White House...Haunted?
The White House is perhaps the most iconic building in the United States. Since its completion in 1800, the “People’s House” has been the home of presidents and first families, a busy workplace, and the site of countless historic happenings and public events. There are many stories to be told about the White House, but few capture the imagination of genera
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The Syphax Family in the President's Neighborhood
In this episode of White House History Live, historian Stephen E. Hammond will discuss the Syphax family with White House Historical Association Senior Historian, Dr. Matthew Costello. Mr. Hammond is a descendant of William Syphax, and for nearly fifty years he has researched the Syphax family and its lineage. During the nineteenth century, his third-great-grandmother — Nancy Syphax — was an enslaved resi
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History Happy Hour: Presidents and Thanksgiving
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.Americans owe our Thanksgiving celebration to the actions of three presidents – Washington, Lincoln, and FDR. As we prepare to celebrate our 399th Thanksgiving as
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History Happy Hour: Winter Holidays and the White House
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.The White House is majestic every day of the year, but it becomes truly magical during the holidays—with or without a blanket of
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Slavery in the President's Neighborhood: Stories of Resistance and Perseverance
In commemoration of Black History Month, this episode of White House History Live features two of the Association's graduate fellows, Mia Owens of American University, and Tianna Mobley of Georgetown University, who will discuss their research connected to the Slavery in the President's Neighborhood initiative with Senior Historian Dr. Matthew Costello. Owens will explore the Pearl incident, which took place
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The Rise of America's Founding Father
In his new book, George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father, David Stewart explores how Washington rose from an early failed military career to the central founder of the United States of America. In this conversation, Mr. Stewart will explore the political education of George Washington and the critical lessons of leadership that enabled his success.
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The 1600 Sessions - Freemasons and the White House
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of the White House, with members including Irish architect James Hoban and many presidents from George Washington to Gerald Ford. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews Jason Van Dyke, Director of Communications of