Equestrian Sports & Leisure Pursuits
Many modern presidents have had a casual interest in horseback riding, particularly as a vacation sport. However, no modern president...
Main Content
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their families have long recognized athletes as well as the cooperation, competition, and national pride displayed during the summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the years, this has taken on a variety of forms from opening the games to hosting athletes at the Executive Mansion. In this collection, learn more about celebrating the Olympics at the White House.
Many modern presidents have had a casual interest in horseback riding, particularly as a vacation sport. However, no modern president...
Read Digital Version Forward by William SealeThe Presidents and Baseball: Presidential Openers and Other Traditions by Frederic J. FrommerUlysses S....
No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was lo...
Baseball has been known as our national pastime and has links to the presidency as far back as the Abraham...
As part of the White House Historical Association’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, the Next-Gen Leaders (NGL) initiative was announced. Th...
As Senior Advisor, Kevin Sullivan provides guidance and counsel on the Bush Center's development and communications efforts, with special focus...
Since joining the White House Historical Association in 2014, Stewart McLaurin has had been published a number of times. Topics range...
NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6 (COLLECTION I) WHITE HOUSE HISTORY • NUMBER 1 1 — Foreword by Melvin M. Payne 5 — President Kennedy’s Rose Garden by Rachel Lambert...
2023 2023 Best Book Awards Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection, Finalist, Art Life in the White House, Finalist, History:...
JAMES ARCHER ABBOTT is the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. His publications include JANSEN, JANSEN...
Simmie Knox
The White House Historical Association, chartered in 1961, is a nonprofit historical and educational organization that plays a vital role in...