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December 13 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Benn Steil: Dawn of the Cold War
Focusing on the critical years 1947 to 1949, Benn Steil’s latest book “Dawn of the Cold War” brings to life the seminal episodes marking the collapse of postwar US-Soviet relations.
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December 14 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
“Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8” (New Date)
For the 50th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 8, we will show two documetary films: “Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8.”
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December 15 Saturday
Independence, MO - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST
Curator Staff Chat: Crazy Quilts of WWI
Curator Staff Chat featuring Museum/Archives Technician Natalie Walker discussing the history of the Truman Library's Crazy Quilt.
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Independence, MO - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Holiday Open House with Special Guest Matthew Litt
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum will host a special Holiday Open House featuring special guest Matthew Litt.
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December 18 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST
Richard Nixon Foundation Member's Holiday Party
RNF Member's Holiday Party - Live Music - Drinks - Buffet
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December 19 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th.
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December 20 Thursday
Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Melodic Marauders at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public.
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December 22 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come and learn about holiday traditions in the White House! This 45 minute docent led talk is free and open to the public. Start times for the talks are at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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Dallas, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come and learn about holiday traditions in the White House! This 45 minute docent led talk is free and open to the public. Start times for the talks are at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Holiday Crafts & Choir
Come and create holiday crafts from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in our museum classroom. At 12:00 PM there will be a special choir performance. Free and open to the public!
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Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Youth Chorus of Collin County Chamber Singers at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public.
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December 27 Thursday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with National Marionette Theatre - Peter and the Wolf
Enjoy stunning scenery, handcrafted marionettes, and enchanting music from Prokofiev’s orchestral score as Peter and his animal friends work together to capture the wolf in turn-of-the-century Russia.
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December 29 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come and learn about holiday traditions in the White House! This 45 minute docent led talk is free and open to the public. Start times for the talks are at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM.
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December 31 Monday
Hyde Park, NY - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST
Exhibit Closes: THE ART OF WAR American Poster Art 1941-1945
Special Exhibition: THE ART OF WAR: American Poster Art 1941-1945 running April 21—December 31, 2018.
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January 2 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: "Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State"
Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State traces the cartographic history of Texas from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, through 26 maps, split into seven different subjects.
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January 3 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Just Like Me: Vietnam War Stories from All Sides
Ron Osgood shares stories about the Vietnam War from veterans and noncombatants in a new documentary film.
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January 6 Sunday
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Exhibit Closes: In Step With Betty Ford
A celebration of Betty Ford's centennial.
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West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Holiday Traditions
Exhibit Closure: Annual holiday exhibit of decorated Christmas trees.
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College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines in Motion
"Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion" presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci's designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.
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Simi Valley, CA - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST
Exhibit Closes: Great American Christmas: Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library
60 -90 minute walk around the Reagan Library grounds to view light displays and animated 3-D light displays, live music playing
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January 8 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
Exhibit Closes: All Aboard, America! Holiday Train Display
Annual Christmas celebration featuring large train displays.
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January 10 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot against George Washington
Brad Meltzer investigates how some of his hand-picked troops and the governor of New York plotted against George Washington.
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January 13 Sunday
Austin, TX - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closure: Leveling the Playing Field
Exhibit on display April 21, 2018 - January 13, 2019.
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January 16 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Museum Selfie Day
Join people around the world taking selfies to promote museums and their holdings.
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January 17 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
World War I Armistice Tribute Concert with Pershing's Own
Musicians from U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" will perform compositions by French composers in the post-World War I period.
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January 21 Monday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance
Benkadi Drum & Dance returns to perform dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, folktales come to life before your eyes!
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January 22 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History
In his new book, Dr. Jeremy Brown describes the history of the flu virus and how close we are to finding a cure.
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Kansas City, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Film Screening and Discussion of Inventing Tomorrow
Film screening and discussion of "Inventing Tomorrow" at Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO.
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January 23 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Three- to 5-year-olds will hear stories about the Arctic.
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January 25 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. EST
Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy
Powers's son offers new information about what happened to his father on the 1960 flight that caused an international incident.
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January 26 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Hoover's Collection: Curator's Choice
Winter exhibit features curator's favorite items from the collections at the Hoover Presidential Museum.
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College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America highlights major events and periods in U.S. History when Americans were threatened by enemies within its borders.
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January 31 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Is America Ready for a Third Party?
Former members of Congress discuss the two--party system and whether the nation is ready for a third party.
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February 1 Friday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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February 2 Saturday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Tanglewood Marionettes - The Dragon King
Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage and wonder. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King.
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February 10 Sunday
Independence, MO - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
The Hello Girls – screening and Q&A with Executive Producer James Theres
In partnership with the Independence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Library will host guest speaker James Theres to discuss his documentary “The Hello Girls”
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February 20 Wednesday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Flying Ship Productions - Rosa's Ride
This moving production with original songs, inspirational scenes, and exciting dances traces Rosa Parks's various experiences of discrimination leading up to the famous Montgomery, Alabama bus incident.
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March 3 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit
The Clinton Presidential Center is proud to display the 25th anniversary exhibit of The White House Collection of American Crafts.
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March 9 Saturday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Greene-O'Leary School of Irish Dancers
Come enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Exuberant dancers demonstrate athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance.
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March 24 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: White House Green Building
This exhibit will be an examination of three stages in the development of the green living movement.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.