Past Events
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October 13 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 12:00am
2021 McLane Leadership in Business Award: Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO, ConocoPhillips
2021 McLane Leadership in Business AwardPlease join us in honoring Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips, the worlds largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. We will also hear from Mr. Lance on the issue of energy transition and its emerging challenges and opportunities.RSVP here to attendor by clicking on the button belowThe Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy will confer the 2021 McLane Leadership in Business Award on Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips. The annual award recognizes a prominent figure in private business for outstanding contributions at the national level to business, public service, or community service.Wednesday, October 13, 20215:30 - 6:30 p.m.Annenberg Presidential Conference Center -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
2021 McLane Leadership in Business Award: Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO, ConocoPhillips
2021 McLane Leadership in Business AwardPlease join us in honoring Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips, the worlds largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. We will also hear from Mr. Lance on the issue of energy transition and its emerging challenges and opportunities.RSVP here to attendor by clicking on the button belowThe Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy will confer the 2021 McLane Leadership in Business Award on Ryan Lance, Chairman & CEO of ConocoPhillips. The annual award recognizes a prominent figure in private business for outstanding contributions at the national level to business, public service, or community service.Wednesday, October 13, 20215:30 - 6:30 p.m.Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
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October 12 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Evenings at Ease - October 2021
The Evenings at Ease series is held the 2nd Tuesday of alternating months at 7 p.m.
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October 6 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
To Address You as My Friend: African Americans' Letters to Abraham Lincoln
Author Jonathan W. White will discuss a compelling collection of more than 120 letters from African Americans to Lincoln, most of which have never before been published.
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October 4 Monday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Kennedy Library Forum: Fighting Hunger
José Andrés, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, and David Beasley, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, discuss current actions and responses to hunger.
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September 29 Wednesday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
National History Day in Missouri Webinar Part Two
National History Day in Missouri: Researching with Primary Sources -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Illimitable Freedom of the Human Mind: Thomas Jefferson’s Idea of a University
In "The Illimitable Freedom of the Human Mind," author Andrew O’Shaughnessy offers a twin biography of Jefferson in retirement and of the University of Virginia in its earliest years.
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September 28 Tuesday
Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Here Rests in Honored Glory: Records Related to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown, Pt 2
Part two of a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery features textual records in the National Archives.
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September 25 Saturday
Online - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual Pajama Party Program with Winifred Conkling and Sylvia Mendez
This Virtual Pajama Party for kids aged 8–12 will focus on the book "Sylvia and Aki," a fictional account of the World War II friendship between Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu.
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September 24 Friday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
The Constitution Rules! For 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 as outlined in the Constitution. -
Online - 10:00am to 10:45am
The Constitution and Our Community for 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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September 23 Thursday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
The Constitution Rules! For 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 as outlined in the Constitution. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn Series - September 2021
The monthly Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Cause: The American Revolution and its Discontents, 1773–1783
Author Joseph J. Ellis presents his culminating work on the American Founding by rethinking the American Revolution as we have known it. -
Online - 10:00am to 10:45am
The Constitution and Our Community for 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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September 22 Wednesday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
National History Day in Missouri Webinar Part One
Explore the National History Day 2022 contest theme "Debate and Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences." -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
The Constitution Rules! For 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 as outlined in the Constitution. -
Online - 10:00am to 10:45am
The Constitution and Our Community for 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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September 21 Tuesday
Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Here Rests in Honored Glory: Records Related to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown, Pt 1
Part one of a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery features motion picture, cartographic, and photographic records in the National Archives.
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September 17 Friday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community for 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. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The People’s Constitution: 200 Years, 27 Amendments, and the Promise of a More Perfect Union
Authors John Kowal and Wilfred Codrington III will discuss how generations have reshaped our founding document—the U.S. Constitution. -
Online - 10:00am to 10:30am
The Constitution Rules! For 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 as outlined in the Constitution.
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September 16 Thursday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community for 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. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet James Madison
Meet James Madison, the fourth President and “Father of the Constitution,” as portrayed by actor John Douglas Hall! -
Online - 10:00am to 10:30am
The Constitution Rules! For 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 as outlined in the Constitution.
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September 15 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community for 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. -
Online - 10:00am to 10:30am
The Constitution Rules! For 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 as outlined in the Constitution.
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September 14 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ike's Book Club - September 2021
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of alternating months at 7 p.m. These discussions are open to everyone, regardless of whether or not you have read the book. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream
In his new book, "The American Experiment," David Rubenstein explores the ever-evolving America and the diverse makeup of our country’s DNA. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
George to George: How the U.S. Constitution Guides Us
Celebrate the Constitution with Us!Constitutional law expert Thomas Borcher will explain how the U.S. Constitution was created. He helps us to understand the three branches of our Government. We will examine the Constitutions role in shaping the presidencies of our 1st President, George Washington, and our 41st President, George H.W. BushAvailable starting September 14, 2021 to stream for free on YouTube from our Bush Library YouTube Education/Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBushLibrary/Education or pre-register for your free digital copy at Connect2Texas.net. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
George to George: How the U.S. Constitution Guides Us
Celebrate the Constitution with Us!Constitutional law expert Thomas Borcher will explain how the U.S. Constitution was created. He helps us to understand the three branches of our Government. We will examine the Constitutions role in shaping the presidencies of our 1st President, George Washington, and our 41st President, George H.W. BushAvailable starting September 14, 2021 to stream for free on YouTube from our Bush Library YouTube Education/Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBushLibrary/Education or pre-register for your free digital copy at Connect2Texas.net.
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September 10 Friday
Online - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
A Life of Selfless Service, Sacrifice, and Civic Engagement: Cyril 'Rick' Rescorla
Rick Rescorla saved the lives of 2,700 Morgan Stanley employees during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A panel will discuss Rescorla’s lifelong courage, service, and inspirational leadership.
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September 9 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee.
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September 8 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Memory, Legacy, and Lingering Questions of 9/11
Historian Garrett M. Graff, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11," looks at how our nation remembers the events of September 11th, 2001.
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September 7 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
American Phoenix: Heroes of the Pentagon on 9/11
9/11 eyewitnesses join author Lincoln Starnes in a discussion of their experiences in the Pentagon. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
The Return of Legendary Author John Erickson and “Hank the Cowdog”
Hank the Cowdog's exciting new addition is "Ranch Weather."Its impact on cowboys' livesis caused by different weather affecting every aspect of ranching. Cowboys help cattle survive blizzards, droughts and floods!Legendary Author John Erickson returns with stories and songs to tell us about Hank the Cowdogs adventures.Register at Connect2Texas.net to attend virtually or to receive a free recording afterwards.Create an account.Click on the Events tab and select George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, event The Return of Legendary Author John Erickson and Hank the CowdogRegistration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 817-740-7156All in-person programs are dependent on Covid-19 conditions. There will be a public announcement when in-person programs restart. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
The Return of Legendary Author John Erickson and “Hank the Cowdog”
Hank the Cowdog's exciting new addition is "Ranch Weather."Its impact on cowboys' livesis caused by different weather affecting every aspect of ranching. Cowboys help cattle survive blizzards, droughts and floods!Legendary Author John Erickson returns with stories and songs to tell us about Hank the Cowdogs adventures.Register at Connect2Texas.net to attend virtually or to receive a free recording afterwards.Create an account.Click on the Events tab and select George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, event The Return of Legendary Author John Erickson and Hank the CowdogRegistration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 817-740-7156All in-person programs are dependent on Covid-19 conditions. There will be a public announcement when in-person programs restart.
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August 31 Tuesday
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Failed Promise: Reconstruction, Frederick Douglass, and the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Robert S. Levine's account of Reconstruction presents the struggle between Frederick Douglass and President Andrew Johnson. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
Why Are There Wildlife Refuges?
Wildlife refuges are an important part of Americas land use make-up. They provide areas for wild plants and animals to live safe and stable lives. Living there full time or making seasonal visits, many animals, such as migratory birds, beavers and red wolves, call wildlife refuges home.Come join us as we explore wildlife refuges with a lesson, a create-a-creature activity, and a guided craft on designing a wildlife refuge. This video is S.T.E.A.M. based and student-centric.This is the third of our Environmental Awareness Series. The upcoming topic is the Antarctic Protection Act. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
Why Are There Wildlife Refuges?
Wildlife refuges are an important part of Americas land use make-up. They provide areas for wild plants and animals to live safe and stable lives. Living there full time or making seasonal visits, many animals, such as migratory birds, beavers and red wolves, call wildlife refuges home.Come join us as we explore wildlife refuges with a lesson, a create-a-creature activity, and a guided craft on designing a wildlife refuge. This video is S.T.E.A.M. based and student-centric.This is the third of our Environmental Awareness Series. The upcoming topic is the Antarctic Protection Act.