Adult & Corporate Education Session

The People’s House offers adult education experiences on weekdays starting at 9:00am (morning session) and 1:00pm (afternoon session). If these dates and times do not work for you, please indicate what does on the request form and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule. 

While programming may include a White House Historical Association speaker and use of our state-of-the-art classroom space, speakers do not lead or accompany tours through the exhibit spaces. Expect to dedicate 60 minutes exploring our exhibits and 30 minutes with a speaker.

These experiences are best suited for groups between 10-90. Larger groups (37+) might be broken into two sessions.

Our historians, educators, and other experts will enhance your visit with programming in our state-of-the-art classrooms (approximately 30 minutes).

Select your preferred topic in the request form below:

A. White House History 101: This presentation provides an overview history of the Executive Mansion, spanning from its design and construction to its evolution and expansion over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

B. White House Workers: This presentation focuses on the people behind the scenes who make the White House function, how staff roles have evolved and changed over time, and highlights the individuals who dedicated their careers to the White House.

C. First Families: The White House is first and foremost a home to the first family. This presentation features a variety of stories about some of its most famous occupants – presidents, first ladies, presidential children and grandchildren, and pets.

D. Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood: Many people think of the White House as a symbol of democracy, but it also embodies America's complicated past and the paradoxical relationship between slavery and freedom in the nation's capital. This presentation explores the stories of enslaved people who built and worked at the White House, and highlights some of the key discoveries made through the Association's innovative research initiative.

E. The First Ladies: Throughout history, spouses and family members have acted as hostesses, advocates, and advisers to the presidents. This presentation examines first ladies, their evolving role, and their impact on White House history.

F. The White House Collection: This presentation details the history behind the creation of the permanent White House Collection, highlighting a variety of fine and decorative arts pieces and furnishings, as well as the individuals responsible for formalizing and maintaining the collection.

Adult/Corporate visits are scheduled on a first come, first served basis and must be booked at least 6 weeks in advance. To schedule an adult classroom experience, please submit a request form below. Please note that completing a visit request form is not a confirmed reservation. You will be contacted by a staff member to follow up on your request. 

All groups are required to pay a $200 non-refundable tuition.

Groups of 37-72 will pay an additional $250 fee.

Groups of 73-90 will pay an additional $500 fee.

Payment is due two (2) weeks after receipt of your invoice which will be issued once your request is confirmed with our Visitor Services team.

You can cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to your scheduled visit to receive a full refund (excluding non-refundable tuition). If you cancel your reservation less than 14 days prior, you will forfeit all incurred fees. If you need to change your existing reservation or no longer plan to visit, please email TPHreservations@whha.org.

Groups arriving by school or charter bus can drop off and pickup at 17th and G St NW. There is no on-site parking for private cars or buses.

The closest Metro stops are Farragut North (Red) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver). 

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When you arrive, please send your primary contact to the welcome desk to alert Visitor Services staff of your arrival.

All visitors will go through mandatory security screening upon entry.

Only water is permitted at The People’s House but should be in a closed container (water bottle, thermos, etc.). Food or water needed for medical reasons is permitted inside the exhibit spaces.

The People's House is fully wheelchair accessible. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors. Please note any other specific accommodations on the request form (mobility, hearing, visual, etc).