Podcast Wine and the White House
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
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Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
On November 22, 1963, about two hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson took the...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was lo...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
For more than two centuries, the White House has been the home of American presidents. A powerful symbol of the...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...