The White House: A Video Tour
Join White House Historical Association historians Dr. Matthew Costello and Lina Mann as they tour the history of the White House in this collection of short videos.
Celebrating 60 Years
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy founded the White House Historical Association in 1961 to help the White House collect and exhibit the very best artifacts of American history and culture. Over the past 60 years, the Association has changed and grown, expanding our mission to include robust education initiatives and historical resources related to the White House. Discover how we will celebrate our six decades of preserving the history of the People's House on this landing page.
National Student Art Competition 2021
White House Historical Association Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The White House Historical Association, founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2021 with a new logo and new publications, events, initiatives, and programming throughout the year.
White House History with Susan Page Lecture Series
The White House Historical Association's 2021 Lecture Series, White House History with Susan Page will feature four lectures dealing with various topics about the rich history of the Executive Mansion.
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The 2021 First Ladies Symposium
The 2021 First Ladies Symposium will be a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative.
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Presidential Sites Summit
The White House Historical Association will host the Presidential Sites Summit at the historic Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TX, in the early fall of 2021.
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The 1600 Sessions
The White House Historical Association's podcast, The 1600 Sessions, will feature special episodes focused on the 60th Anniversary celebrations throughout the year.
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Enhancements for the White House Experience App
The White House Experience app now features additional features and functions, which will enable virtual visits to the White House, enhance the in-person visitor experience, and provide teaching tools for K-12 educators.
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The Honor of Your Presence
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House...
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White House History Quarterly
The sixtieth issue of White House History Quarterly marks the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the White House Historical Association with articles on the establishment of the Association and the debut of the first White House guidebook.
