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May 12 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. EDT
Great Decisions Series - Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland
The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today than at any point since the Cold War.
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May 14 Thursday
Online - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDT
American Patriarch
Historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands presents an inspiring portrait of George Washington that examines his unrivaled leadership in the birth of America.
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May 16 Saturday
Independence, MO - 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CDT
Yoga on the Lawn: Truman Library
Free, outdoor yoga class.
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Independence, MO - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT
Sip & Write
America250: Learn to scribe a line from an original historical document on loan from the National Archives in Washington, DC.
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May 19 Tuesday
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May 20 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery
Join "Waltzing with the Queen" exhibit creators for a behind-the-scenes discussion about turning their book into an original museum exhibit.
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Little Rock, AR - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
"Cooking to the President’s Taste" with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang
Their book is the first-ever history of the many Asian Heritage chefs who have prepared meals for U.S. presidents.
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May 21 Thursday
Dallas/Fort Worth Area - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries (Dallas)
The George W. Bush Presidential Library invites the public to see a selection of original documents which help tell the story of the nation’s founding, reflecting landmark events across time.
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Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history.
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May 22 Friday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
Exhibit Opening: America 250: An Exhibit at the Reagan Library
Celebrate 250 Years of the American Story at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
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Grand Rapids, MI - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page and "Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery" with Exhibit Creators
Join us for a double program!
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Abilene, KS - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250!
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May 23 Saturday
Independence, MO - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Royals Free Weekend!
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a special gift to the community, thanks to the Kansas City Royals Foundation.
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Abilene, KS - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250!
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May 24 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250!
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May 25 Monday
Independence, MO - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT
Memorial Day Howitzer Firing Demonstration
"Truman's Own" 129th Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard will give a Howitzer firing demonstration of at 1400 (2:00 PM)
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May 26 Tuesday
Online - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president.
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May 28 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
How Sputnik Jumpstarted Gifted Education and Talent Development (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
How Sputnik Jumpstarted Gifted Education and Talent Development (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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June 2 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT
Landmark Exhibit! Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, "Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries" will feature original, history-making documents. It will be on display June 2 - July 5, 2026.
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June 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EDT
Spirit of Independence Festival
From June 4-6, 2026, the National Archives Foundation is hosting the Spirit of Independence Festival, a spectacular multi-day festival to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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June 6 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CDT
Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert
Join us for this special D-Day remembrance event.
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June 8 Monday
Online - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
June Virtual Book Club
Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis
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June 10 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Beverly Gage Author Program
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History
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June 11 Thursday
Online - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The tenth meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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June 17 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Images of America: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
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June 24 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Original Debates over Constitutional Interpretation with Jonathan Gienapp
Today, debate rages over how to interpret the United States Constitution, especially what role history should play in that practice.
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June 25 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
Eisenhower and the National Highway Act (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Original Debates over Constitutional Interpretation with Jonathan Gienapp
Today, debate rages over how to interpret the United States Constitution, especially what role history should play in that practice.
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June 30 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDT
Ike's Book Club (Meet Author John Shaw)
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president.
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July 1 Wednesday
Abilene, KS - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT
Naturalization Ceremony
Join us as welcome our nation's newest citizens -- just in time for Independence Day!
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Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
A Journey of Service, Gratitude, and the American Ideal
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Huan Nguyen, USN shares a powerful reflection on the American story through the intertwined experiences of his family’s escape from Vietnam and President Gerald Ford’s leadership.
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July 2 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
A Journey of Service, Gratitude, and the American Ideal
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Huan Nguyen, USN shares a powerful reflection on the American story through the intertwined experiences of his family’s escape from Vietnam and President Gerald Ford’s leadership.
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July 4 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT
Independence Day - Free Museum Admission
Receive complimentary museum admission on July 4.
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College Station, TX - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CDT
July 4th Celebration
Join us on Saturday, July 4, as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence at our 4th of July Celebration!
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July 16 Thursday
Online - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The final meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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July 23 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
President Eisenhower, Japan, and the Enduring Alliance (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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August 25 Tuesday
Online - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president.
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September 2 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin
Best-selling author, Eric Jay Dolin, reclaims the daring sailors who proved essential to winning the Revolutionary War.
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September 3 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin
Best-selling author, Eric Jay Dolin, reclaims the daring sailors who proved essential to winning the Revolutionary War.