Kate Storey: The White House by the Sea – A Century of Kennedys at Hyannis Port
Join us in the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Hyannis Museum as we welcome returning author Kate Storey who will share fascinating stories about writing her book The White House by the Sea – A Century of Kennedys at Hyannis Port. Learn about the intimate, multi-generational story of the Kennedy family as seen through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod—the iconic place where they’ve celebrated, mourned, and forged the closest of bonds.
Books available for sale at the museum gift shop.
Event Details
Location: JFK Hyannis Museum: Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement on the second floor.
Attendance: In-person or via Zoom
Cost: Free to members and non-members thanks to a grant from the Cape Cod Melody Tent
Registration: RSVP requested to save a seat. Please register below.
About the Book
White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port by Kate Storey is a book that chronicles the Kennedy family’s history at their iconic summer compound, focusing on their private lives, celebrations, and tragedies over 100 years. Based on extensive interviews with family, friends, and staff, the book offers an intimate look at the dynasty’s life in Hyannis Port, revealing details about figures like JFK, Jackie, and JFK Jr., and exploring the community’s relationship with the family. Books are available at the museum bookstore.
About the Author
A perennial favorite author at the JFK Hyannis Museum, Kate Storey is the senior features editor at Rolling Stone. She was previously a staff writer at Esquire, where she covered culture and politics, and has written long-form profiles and narrative features for Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Town & Country, and other publications. She lives with her family in New Jersey, and when she vacations on Cape Cod, she can be seen at the JFK Hyannis Museum!
