Leonard Bernstein at the Kennedy White House
In November of 1961, two Washington Post columnists hailed President John F. Kennedy as “the best friend culture has had in th...
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A Friendly Voice
Marian Anderson was a successful American contralto singer known for her enchanting performances in the United States and throughout the...
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Indiana and the White House
The White House is often referred to as the “people’s house.” Indeed, many people from across the United States have i...
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Inside the Working White House: Early 19th Century
Diaries, memoirs, and other historical records served as the basis for this speculative glimpse of an ordinary day for domestic...
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African Americans Enter Abraham Lincoln's White House, 1863-1865
The New Years’ Day reception became a White House tradition with President John Adams in 1801 and ended with President Herbert Ho...
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African Americans & The Decatur House
Few people know the story of a brave woman named Charlotte Dupuy who was enslaved in Decatur House, the large...
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Notable African Americans in the Early Nineteenth Century White House
While not as famous as the presidents they served, several African American slaves who lived inside the White House went...
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“A Place of Peace”
“He is an organizer, a methodizer, a man of decision, a judge of values, and above all he knows the wo...
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Wormley Hotel
Lafayette Square in the 19th century was the epicenter of political, social and civic activity in Washington, D.C. Originally...
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Slavery and French Cuisine in Jefferson's Working White House
President Thomas Jefferson was widely recognized as a Francophile, embracing all things French including art, culture, and custom. While serving...
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Gingerbread for Home Kitchens
This recipe is suited for the home kitchen and will produce enough gingerbread to make a house using the template...
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Preface - The White House in Gingerbread
My memories transport me back to a time, just a few years ago and a few days before Christmas, when...