Past Events
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October 28 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History with Beverly Gage
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage for a thought-provoking exploration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped the nation.
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October 27 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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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October 26 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Eric Liu - "Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Our Community"
Eric Liu in conversation with Jill Savitt, President & CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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October 25 Sunday
Yorba Linda, CA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
A250 Concert Series: Songs of Liberty
Winners of the Orange County Student Patriotic Song Contest will perform at the Nixon Library.
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October 24 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: A Journey Through Europe on the Eve of War
This temporary exhibit reflects Herbert Hoover's 1938 goodwill tour of 12 Europe countries. Historical photographs, correspondence, souvenirs and gifts collected during the journey are part of the exhibit.
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October 22 Thursday
College Station, TX - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America
As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Auslin to discuss his newest book, “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America,” on Oct. 22. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm
Jonathan W. Jordan - "Ike and Winston"
Author program for Jonathan Jordan's new book, "Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship" -
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
This meeting of the CFOC is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals, and the public. The CFO Council is tasked with developing recommendations to increase agency FOIA compliance and efficiency.
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October 16 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This program allows visitors to the Clinton Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for October is Technology and the Clinton Administration. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This program allows visitors to the Clinton Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for October is Technology and the Clinton Administration.
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October 15 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Truman Medal for Economic Policy
2026 Recipient Sheila C. Bair -
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Reagan: His Life and Legend with Max Boot
Best-selling biographer, Max Boot, talks about his latest book, a revelatory portrait of the telegenic leader who ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics.
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October 14 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm
Georgia Historical Society: How Civic Engagement Changed America in the 20th Century
A special conversation with Dr. Kevin Gaines, the Julian Bond Professor of Civil Rights and Social Justice at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Stan Deaton, Dr. Elaine B. Andrews Distinguished Historian at GHS. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Reagan: His Life and Legend with Max Boot
Best-selling biographer, Max Boot, talks about his latest book, a revelatory portrait of the telegenic leader who ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: Opening the Vault
An extraordinary collection of rare and historic documents from the National Archives as part of the “Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries” series.
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October 8 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Don't Tell the President with Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Two former staffers to President George H. W. Bush bring together the most harrowing and hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past sixty years.
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October 7 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Carter Library October Book Club
Thirteen Days in September by Lawrence Wright -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Don't Tell the President with Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Two former staffers to President George H. W. Bush bring together the most harrowing and hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past sixty years.
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October 1 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Jonathan Turley: Rage and the Republic
Professor Jonathan Turley will be discussing his book "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution."
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September 30 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Jonathan Turley - Rage and the Republic
Professor Jonathan Turley will be discussing his book "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution."
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September 29 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ike's Book Club (Meet Author Edward Segal)
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president.
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September 25 Friday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Signals Across Vast Distances: Essays and Tales - Elizabeth Alexander in conversation with Jericho Brown
Elizabeth Alexander in conversation with Jericho Brown for a celebration of Signals Across Vast Distances, a call to courage and connection.
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September 24 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
David Chaffetz - "Raiders, Rulers, and Traders"
Conversation with David Chaffetz -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Create Art in Your Community with Maggie Flynn
Maggie Flynn, an ArtPrize artist exhibiting at the Ford Museum, incorporates her family's history into her works. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Fiscal Responsibility in the Eisenhower Years (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
Independence, MO - 8:30am to 12:30pm
Teacher Workshop: "Founding Friends, Founding Foes"
America250 professional development
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September 23 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
American History Trivia Night
The 4th of July has passed, but we're still celebrating America's 250th birthday! From the Declaration of Independence to modern popular culture, how much do you really know about American history? -
Online - 5:30pm to 7:15pm
Founding Friends, Founding Foes
Join us at the Truman Library for a panel conversation on the civic power and possibilities, as well as potential pitfalls, of finding common cause.
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September 22 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Andrew Greer - "More Than a President"
Andrew Greer in conversation with Kim Carter Fuller - More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter
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September 18 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for August is White House Photographers. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for August is White House Photographers.
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September 17 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony
Celebrate Constitution Day by welcoming our nation's newest citizens!
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September 15 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jeremy Redmon - "Tell the Kids I Love Them"
Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff - Tell the Kids I Love Them
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September 14 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 12:45pm
Will Sofrin - "USCG Cutter Eagle"
Will Sofrin discusses his new book and the history of the majestic USCG Cutter "Eagle" -
Atlanta, GA - 11:15am
Joel Nelson - "Kennedy's Only Hero"
Joel Nelson discusses his new book, "Kennedy's Only Hero: How JFK's Obsession with Winston Churchill Defined His Presidency" -
Atlanta, GA - 11:15am
Joel Nelson - "Kennedy's Only Hero"
Joel Nelson discusses his new book, "Kennedy's Only Hero: How JFK's Obsession with Winston Churchill Defined His Presidency" -
Atlanta, GA - 10:45am
Georgia Historical Society: How Civic Engagement Changed America in the 20th Century
A special conversation with Dr. Kevin Gaines, the Julian Bond Professor of Civil Rights and Social Justice at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Stan Deaton, Dr. Elaine B. Andrews Distinguished Historian at GHS.
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September 13 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: 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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September 11 Friday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
This in person event includes keynote remarks by U.S. Army Sergeant Neil Duncan (Ret.) and Brian Montgomery, live music and a tribute to our fallen heroes. -
Kansas City Area - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Concert
Free, public performance.