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White House Historical Association Announces the Gerard B. Lambert Endowed Chair in White House History and the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation Fellows in White House History Program

The White House Historical Association announced that it will establish an endowed position, the Gerard B. Lambert Chair in White House History, through the generous support of the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation. The Chair will provide strategic leadership overseeing the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation Fellows program and hold the title of Director of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Painting White House History”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today about the Association’s specially commissioned paintings reflecting the history of the White House and its residents throughout different periods. In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, is joined by renowned artist Peter Waddell to discuss three of Waddell’s extraordinary paintings that

The People’s House: A White House Experience and D&P Earn First Place at 2025 Inavation Awards

The White House Historical Association and Design and Production Incorporated (D&P) are proud to announce The People’s House: A White House Experience won the top 2025 Inavation Award recognizing the highest achievement in applied technology in the museums and heritage category. The ceremony took place in Barcelona and celebrated exemplary implementation of AV innovation and advanced technology integration in

“Animals at Work in White House History” NEW Issue of White House History Quarterly

The White House Historical Association has released the 76th issue of its award-winning magazine White House History Quarterly: "Animals at Work in White House History.” "White House history is a place where friends are long remembered, and among the most popular of those friends are the hard-working animals. In the nineteenth century presidential households relied on horsepower to function, but wo

White House Historical Association Leads Global Tradition on Presidents’ Day, Honoring Presidential Sites Abroad

The White House Historical Association is partnering with U.S. embassies, consulates, and cultural organizations around the world for the fourth annual Presidents’ Day Wreath Laying. Wreaths will be placed at presidential statues abroad, honoring the history of American presidents globally and underscoring the meaningful leadership that each memorial represents. [See images of 2025 wreath placements around the world] “These wonderful wrea

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “The History of State Funerals”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today about the history of the State Funeral and the roles of those who coordinate the public and private moments we are familiar with today. In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, is joined by two individuals formerly with Joint Task Force - Na

The White House Historical Association Awards Iowa State University Student with Hugh Sidey Scholarship- and Opportunity to Visit Washington, D.C. and the White House

The White House Historical Association, in partnership with Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, has awarded Brayton Kohl with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Journalism. Kohl will receive a $5,000 scholarship and will visit Washington, D.C., attend the annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner and be matched with mentors from the WHCA. Kohl will also

President Jimmy Carter Remembered

The White House Historical Association joins the nation in remembrance of President Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.) and the determination, commitment, and leadership he brought to his role as the 39th President of the United States. Beginning, Monday, December 30, 2024, at 9 AM, an official condolence book for President Jimmy Carter will be available for the public to sign at The

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today about the Association’s latest endeavor: The People’s House: A White House Experience. In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, describes how The People’s House evolved from concept to concrete slabs to cutting-edge technology, and shares what visitors can expect when t