History of the White House

Wednesday, April 16 | 4:30pm

Stewart McLaurin White House Association, President

Join Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, as he explores Jacqueline Kennedy’s historic 1961 redesign of the White House. Mrs. Kennedy’s vision to restore the Executive Mansion’s historical integrity led to the acquisition of period furniture, the formation of a committee, and the creation of a museum-quality collection. Through first-person reflections, correspondence, media accounts, and photographs, Stewart will delve into the sixty-year legacy of this influential project, highlighting the decisions and efforts that transformed the White House into the national treasure it is today.

About the Speaker

Stewart McLaurin serves as president of the White House Historical Association. The Association was founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to share and preserve the rich history of the White House. In his ten years as president, Stewart has expanded the Association’s cultural and educational programming through award-winning books, popular video series, and virtual and in-person events to ensure White House history is preserved for future generations.

Stewart is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association’s official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history and untold stories of America’s most iconic residence and highest office. He is a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors and writes a monthly column about the history of the White House and our nation’s presidents and first ladies.

Stewart is the author of three books including the 2021 anthology James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House, which presents the life and work of the little known Irish-American architect handpicked by George Washington to design the President’s House, and which he recently adapted into a children’s book, The White House: Designed by James Hoban, Built by Many Hands.

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