"The People's House: A White House Experience"
Will Use Panasonic's Projection & Display Technology to Immerse
Visitors into the History of the Executive Mansion
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association announced
today a new collaboration with Panasonic Corporation of
North America to bring its
new educational experience "The People's House: A White House
Experience" to life.
Set to open in fall 2024 just one block from the White House at
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, the interactive space will immerse
visitors in the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants,
and the people who have dedicated their careers to its legacy and
impact. The space will feature the latest in projection and display
technology from Panasonic in expansive exhibits and galleries.
Panasonic will work alongside Design and Production, Inc.
(D&P), the integrator for the project, to help outfit the
33,000 square foot space with projectors and displays to ensure
that the history remains the focal point to fully engage
visitors.
"In order to help visitors establish a meaningful, personal
connection to the history of the Executive Mansion, we knew we
needed the right technology to create an immersive, living
experience," said Stewart McLaurin,
President of The White House Historical Association. "We're excited
to partner with Panasonic and D&P to realize our vision for
'The People's House: A White House Experience' and deliver
innovative, evocative storytelling for visitors now and in the
years to come."
The Association is committed to preserving the collections and
stories of the White House, and the new experience will showcase
experiential media to help each visitor walk away with a tangible
image and personal connection to the history of the People's House.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a large-scale White
House model, the State Floor in 360° immersive projection, a
full-scale replica of the Oval Office, and recreations of key White
House moments.
About The White House Historical
Association
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White
House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and
fine arts. She sought to inspire Americans, especially children, to
explore and engage with American history and its presidents. In
1961, the nonprofit, nonpartisan White House Historical Association
was established to support her vision to preserve and share the
Executive Mansion's legacy for generations to come. Supported
entirely by private resources, the Association's mission is to
assist in the preservation of the state and public rooms, fund
acquisitions for the White House permanent collection, and educate
the public on the history of the White House. Since its founding,
the Association has given more than $115
million to the White House in fulfillment of its
mission.
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