Past Events
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January 23 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 20 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
January 20, 2023 is the 30th anniversary of President Clinton being sworn in as President of the United States. The Education Specialist will give a presentation about the 20th amendment, civics and the inauguration -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
January 20, 2023 is the 30th anniversary of President Clinton being sworn in as President of the United States. The Education Specialist will give a presentation about the 20th amendment, civics & the inauguration. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 19 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Children’s Book Program—A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington
Poet, author, and professor Carole Boston Weatherford discusses her new picture book biography of Bayard Rustin. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 18 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Beyond Baseball’s Color Barrier: The Story of African Americans in Major League Baseball
Author Rocco Constantino chronicles the history of generations of ballplayers, showing how African Americans have influenced baseball from the 1800s to the present. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 17 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 13 Friday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Living the Dream: The Contested History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In "Living the Dream," author Daniel T. Fleming tells the history behind the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the battle over King’s legacy. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 12 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 11 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 10 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 9 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 6 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 5 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 4 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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 3 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
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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December 31 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
EXHIBIT CLOSES: Deliverance: America and the Famine in Soviet Russia, 1921-1923
Deliverance tells the story of one of the greatest humanitarian efforts, with Herbert Hoover and the American Relief Administration’s providing food and medical relief during the Soviet famine.
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December 30 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 29 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 28 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 27 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 26 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 23 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 22 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 21 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 20 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 19 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 16 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
“Ask an Archivist, Converse with A Curator” will be held Friday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This month the discussion will center on “Christmas Cards and Christmas Gifts". -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
“Ask an Archivist, Converse with A Curator” will be held Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This month's discussion will center on “Christmas Cards & Christmas Gifts". -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 15 Thursday
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5)
During this interactive program, students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights using historical primary sources from the National Archives. -
Online - 1:15pm to 2:00pm
The Bill of Rights Protects You (Grades 6–12)
During this interactive program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2)
During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 14 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
If Gold Is Our Destiny: How a Team of Mavericks Came Together for Olympic Glory
In "If Gold Is Our Destiny," Sean P. Murray shares the story of how a group of free-spirited players and their demanding coach became one of the greatest indoor volleyball teams of all time. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 13 Tuesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series
The Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series will be held Tuesday, December 13. Special guest, New York Times Best Selling Author, Douglas Brinkley Douglas Brinkley.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.