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White House History 30: "The Presidents and the Theater"

Nearly all the presidents have enjoyed theatrical performance and sought it out. For more than two hundred years the president's White House stage has welcomed scores of singers, actors, and other artists. This issue of White House History begins an exploration of theater at the White House, spanning the field from opera to musical comedy to presidents and Shakespeare, with

White House History 31: "The White House Neighborhood Revisited"

Our interest in the surroundings of the White House extends in this issue to include both public and private places, all except one of which survives today. Elizabeth Smith Brownstein's longtime interest in Civil War Washington has naturally attracted her to the Willard, the capital's most revered and venerable grand hotel. Saint John's Church, "The Church of The Presidents," has

White House History 32: "Fashion"

The new issue of White House History, the award-winning journal of the White House Historical Association, focuses on fashion in the White House. Looking good speaks for itself. At the White House, it is a requirement. The desired image for presidents and first ladies traditionally mingles simplicity with appropriateness. They needn't be fashion plates, although some have been that. The

Presidential Sites Summit: A Message from Martha Kumar and April Ryan

White House Historical Association board member Martha Kumar and journalist April Ryan have a message for Presidential Sites Summit attendees from right outside the White House. This Summit’s theme, “Back to the White House” will focus on the Executive Mansion as the thread that connects all of these sites, incorporating sessions on a myriad of topics from fundraising and philan

Presidential Sites Summit: A Message from Clifton Truman Daniel

Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman, welcomes you to join us for the 2018 Presidential Sites Summit at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. This Summit’s theme, “Back to the White House” will focus on the Executive Mansion as the thread that connects all of these sites, incorporating sessions on a myriad of topics from f

Presidential Sites Summit: A Message from Valerie Camillo of the Washington Nationals

Valerie Camillo, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer with the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, welcomes you to join us for the 2018 Presidential Sites Summit at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. This Summit’s theme, “Back to the White House” will focus on the Executive Mansion as the thread that connects all of these sites, incorporating sessions on a myri

Presidential Sites Summit: A Message from Joanna Capps, Director of Education

Joanna Capps, Director of Education at the White House Historical Association, welcomes you to join us for the 2018 Presidential Sites Summit at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. This Summit’s theme, “Back to the White House” will focus on the Executive Mansion as the thread that connects all of these sites, incorporating sessions on a myriad of top