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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.

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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.

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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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Explore Anniversary Events, Initiatives, and More

  • The White House: A Video Tour

    Join White House Historical Association historians Dr. Matthew Costello and Lina Mann in this collection of short videos as they tour the history of the White House.

  • National Student Art Competition

    White House Historical Association sought 2D art submissions from K-12 students across the country that depicted and reflected the White House, its collection, and its diverse history.

  • The First Ladies Symposium

    The First Ladies Symposium was a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative.

  • Presidential Sites Summit

    The White House Historical Association will host the Presidential Sites Summit at the historic Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TX, the week of March 14.

  • The White House 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.

  • 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.

  • History Happy Hour

    History Happy Hour is a biweekly 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.

  • 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.