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May 7 Thursday
Online - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The ninth meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
America at 250, with Special Emphasis on the Proposition that All Men are Created Equal
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.”
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Little Rock, AR - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDT
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Rock
This program will feature Stephen Koch, creator and host of "Arkansongs," and a performance by deFrance
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May 8 Friday
Independence, MO - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT
Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 142nd Birthday
FREE ADMISSION
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May 11 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Freedom Truck: America's Mobile Museum
Freedom Truck comes to Freedom Park!
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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America250: Learn to scribe a line from an original historical document on loan from the National Archives in Washington, DC.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 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 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 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.