Videos Index

2023 Presidential Sites Summit: Entertaining at the White House - A Conversation with Former Social Secretaries

The evening event from the 2023 Presidential Sites Summit called “Entertaining at the White House” highlights the importance of the White House as a stage for hospitality and diplomacy. Welcome Remarks: Anthea Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director, National Museum of American HistoryModerator: Anita McBride, Chair, Presidential Sites SummitJeremy Bernard, Former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obam

2023 Presidential Sites Summit: Preserving Presidential History

White House Historical Association hosted the 2023 Presidential Sites Summit from September 25 - 28, 2023. The Summit opened open with a conversation between the heads of organizations who oversee the largest presidential collections, presidential libraries, and sites. The panelists discuss their important role in preserving presidential history and sharing it with the public. Speakers include: Welcome Remarks: Anita McBride, Chair, Presidential Sites SummitRemarks

White House History with Frank Sesno: Black Voices in the Media

The White House Historical Association’s third lecture of the 2023 Quarterly Lecture Series, White House History with Frank Sesno, took place on September 14, 2023 and covered the topic of “black voices in the media.” The speakers for the event included Kevin Corke, White House and Senior National Correspondent for Fox News Channel; Abby Phillip, Anchor of CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip; and Ap

When Washington Burned

Dr. Robert Watson joins us to discuss his new book, When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise From the Ashes. This conversation explores how the British planned the invasion, the decision to strike the capital city, the mistakes made by American leadership along the way, and most importantly, the decision to rebuild the city.

Presidential Sites Summit Evening Event at the Library of Congress Announcement

Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, announces speakers for an evening at the Library of Congress during the 2023 Presidential Sites Summit.

Presidential Sites Summit Message from Susan Swain

Susan Swain, CEO of C-SPAN shares how she will be participating in the 2023 Presidential Sites Summit. To register for the event, please click here.

Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection

The White House Historical Association’s new digital exhibit, “Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection," explores the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States through art, furnishings, chinaware, and other objects in the White House. Learn more about these objects and the fascinating stories they tell from the exhibit’s curator and Association historian, Sarah Fling.

Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency with Chris Cillizza

This program explores what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes, and more. Author Chris Cillizza joins us for a conversation on his new book, Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.

Presidential Sites Summit Schedule Announcement

Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, provides an update on the Presidential Sites Summit schedule. The Summit will take place in Washington, D.C. from September 25 – 28, 2023. Register today on our website at www.whitehousehistory.org.