Presented by the White House Historical Association
James Hoban: The Charleston Years
- Host
- Stewart McLaurin
- Guest
- Shea McEnerney, historic preservationist and Next-Gen Leader
- Date
- 5/27/22
- Duration
- 16 minutes
Charleston holds hints and clues to the formative years of the ambitious young Irishman James Hoban and his dream to make his mark in building and designing in the United States. Join Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association and Historic Preservationist and Next-Gen Leader Shea McEnerney as they explore the Southern seaport to uncover the influences and legacy of the architect of one of the most famous residences in the world.
Episodes
-
The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments
Featuring Richard Rovsek, Board Trustee at Spirit of Liberty Foundation; Dave Marquis, President of ChemArt, Kim Fyfe, Graphics Manager at ChemArt
-
Voices from a Night at the Met
Featuring First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, David M Rubenstein, Al Roker, Fred Ryan, NYU Steinhardt School Chamber Orchestra
-
A Discussion with the Voices of Lafayette Park
Featuring Hilary West, Executive Director for Federal Government Relations at JPMorgan Chase, and Royce L. Dickerson, MBA Candidate at the University of Alabama’s Manderson Graduate School of Business
-
U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Featuring SGM J. Mark Reilly, Senior Enlisted Band Leader, and SGM(R) Billy White, Former Operations Sergeant Major
-
Designing Camelot
Featuring Authors James Archer Abbott and Elaine Rice Bachmann
-
Gigi at the White House
Featuring Giovanna McBride, Author of Gigi at the White House
President of the White House Historical Association
As President of the White House Historical Association Stewart McLaurin leads the nonpartisan, nonprofit in its mission to preserve, protect, and provide access to White House history. As a lifelong student of history, Stewart is an avid reader and storyteller. His first book, White House Miscellany was published this past year and he authors a quarterly column in the White House History Journal. Drawing on his own experiences, relationships, and knowledge he provides listeners with a front row seat to history at the White House.
