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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

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

First Lady of Virginia and Virginia Secretary of Education Visit “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin and Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera visited The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive educational experience from The White House Historical Association, on Tuesday, September 24. This immersive, cutting-edge center officially opened to the public on Monday, September 23, and tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and th

The White House Historical Association Announces Inaugural Staff Members of NEW The People’s House: A White House Experience

The White House Historical Association has announced the addition of several new staff members to operate The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive White House educational experience opening to the public on Monday, September 23 at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, just steps from the White House. This cutting-edge 33,000-square-foot, three-floor space features exhibits and galleries that bring the White Ho

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

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

NEW Issue of White House History Quarterly “After the White House”

The White House Historical Association today released "After the White House," the 74th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. While the White House may be the defining moment in either a life story or in the provenance of an inanimate object, the adventure does always end at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This issue follows some interesting people and their

NEW Digital Exhibit made in Partnership with NYU Student

The White House Historical Association debuts a new digital exhibit today in partnership with New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House, examines the dress and décor used during times of mourning at the White House from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th cen

White House Historical Association Launches Free Timed Entry Passes for “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

The White House Historical Association today launched the ability to reserve free timed-entry passes to visit The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive White House educational experience opening to the public on Monday, September 23. This cutting-edge center will tell the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and the people who have dedicated their careers to it

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