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January 26 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST
President Eisenhower’s Decision Concerning the Execution of the Rosenbergs
This monthly Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era.
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Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765–1795
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Edward Larson discusses liberty and slavery in a deeply researched account, from the first anti-British protests in the 1760s through George Washington's Presidency.
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January 27 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Exhibit Opens: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.
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Online - 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EST
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.
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Online - 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. EST
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9–12)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, legislation, and a Supreme Court case, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States.
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Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
"Exhibit Opening: Dick Boak opens America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation"
Dick Boak opens America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation. As an author, historian, and guitar builder for Martin guitars, Dick Boak will bring these instruments to life.
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January 28 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
EXHIBIT OPENS: 1968: The Folsom Redemption
1968: A Folsom Redemption is a collection of photographs and memories of two journalists lucky enough to be among a handful of eyewitnesses to the historic Johnny Cash concerts at Folsom Prison.
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January 30 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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January 31 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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February 1 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
The Story of Five Men’s Heroism and Sacrifice: 80 Years After the Sinking of the USAT Dorchester
Almost three-fourths of those on board the Army transport ship "Dorchester" perished when it was sunk in 1943, but a number of survivors credited the efforts of the "Four Chaplains" and a Coast Guard cook.
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February 9 Thursday
Online - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Matthew Henson
Meet Matthew Henson, the famous African American polar explorer.
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February 11 Saturday
Online - 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
“First in Flight” Family Day in the Boeing Learning Center
Meet Orville Wright and join us for a day of family-friendly activities in the Boeing Learning Center as we celebrate National Inventors’ Day!
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February 15 Wednesday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
“Remember the Maine”: 125th Anniversary Discussion
A panel of historians and archivists will discuss the sinking of the USS "Maine" and the start of the Spanish-American War.
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February 16 Thursday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement
Journalist and author Mark Whitaker explores the momentous year that redefined the civil rights movement.
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February 17 Friday
Online - 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. EST
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K–2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government.
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Online - 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.
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February 22 Wednesday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History
"The Lincoln Miracle" tells the vivid story of a consequential political moment in American history—Lincoln’s nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 Presidential election.
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February 23 Thursday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
The Guadalcanal Campaign 1942-43: A Defining Moment in American History
A panel of historians discusses the Guadalcanal Campaign, a decisive point in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
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Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST
Lunch & Learn: Eisenhower, the Cold War, and the American Role
This monthly Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era.
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Online - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
“Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop – Executive Orders and Civil Rights
During this online workshop, teachers will examine primary sources to discover how and why Presidents have issued executive orders to advance civil rights.
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February 27 Monday
Online - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson
In this new comprehensive biography, Ashley Brown narrates the public career and private struggles of tennis Hall of Famer Althea Gibson.
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February 28 Tuesday
Online - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life
In "The Permanent Resident," Philip Levy discusses the principal archaeological sites of Washington’s life, revealing what they say individually and collectively about him.
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March 2 Thursday
Online - 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Fourth meeting of the 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee
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March 8 Wednesday
Online - 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States.
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March 10 Friday
Online - 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EST
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources.
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March 16 Thursday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
EXHIBIT CLOSES: 1968: The Folsom Redemption
1968: A Folsom Redemption is a collection of photographs and memories of two journalists lucky enough to be among a handful of eyewitnesses to the historic Johnny Cash concerts at Folsom Prison.
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May 28 Sunday
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Exhibit Closes: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.