White House History with Ann Compton: White House Sweets & Traditions

The White House Historical Association invites you to attend the 2019 Lecture Series, White House History with Ann Compton. Compton, an award-winning former ABC News White House correspondent, will lead engaging and informative conversations on the history of the Executive Mansion. Topics included: President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Suffrage Movement, and First Lady Patricia Nixon. All lectures will be hosted at the White House Historical Association's Carriage House in Washington, D.C., and followed by a reception with light refreshments. These events are free and open to the public. Space is limited – RSVP required.

World renowned White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and White House traditions and East Wing expert Jennifer Pickens will come together to speak about their recent publications on traditions and celebrations with first families at the White House. Mesnier’s book, Creating the Sweet World of White House Desserts: A Pastry Chef’s Secrets, will be available for purchase and Pickens’ book, Entertaining at the White House: Decades of Presidential Traditions, will be available for purchase in December.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration through Eventbrite is required.