Online - 12:00am to 11:00pm

"The Greatest Good" - 2021 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

"The Greatest Good" explores the history of the U.S. Forest Service, using rarely seen footage and photos and dozens of interviews to tell a complex and compelling story.

Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Martha Teichner Author Program

CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Martha Teichner discusses her new memoir "When Harry Met Minnie"

Online - 12:00am to 11:00pm

"The Greatest Good" - 2021 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

"The Greatest Good" explores the history of the U.S. Forest Service, using rarely seen footage and photos and dozens of interviews to tell a complex and compelling story.

Online - 12:00am to 11:00pm

"The Greatest Good" - 2021 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

"The Greatest Good" explores the history of the U.S. Forest Service, using rarely seen footage and photos and dozens of interviews to tell a complex and compelling story.

Online - 12:00am to 11:00pm

"The Greatest Good" - 2021 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

"The Greatest Good" explores the history of the U.S. Forest Service, using rarely seen footage and photos and dozens of interviews to tell a complex and compelling story.

Online - 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Virtual Pajama Party Program

This fun educational program for kids 8–12 years old will focus on women in sports, the Olympics, and gymnastics.

Online - 12:00am to 11:00pm

"The Greatest Good" - 2021 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

"The Greatest Good" explores the history of the U.S. Forest Service, using rarely seen footage and photos and dozens of interviews to tell a complex and compelling story.

Online - 12:00pm to 11:00pm

"The Greatest Good" - 2021 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital

"The Greatest Good" explores the history of the U.S. Forest Service, using rarely seen footage and photos and dozens of interviews to tell a complex and compelling story.

Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Young Learners Program: Meet Alice Paul

Suffragist Alice Paul is portrayed by Taylor Williams. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America

Heather Cox Richardson argues that democracy’s blood-soaked victory was ephemeral as the system that had sustained the defeated South moved westward and established a foothold there.

Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight

In a new biography, Julia Sweig discusses Lady Bird Johnson’s complex role as a political partner to her husband and vital yet underappreciated presence in the White House.

Online - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Sunshine Week Program 2021

Celebrate Sunshine Week with the National Archives!

Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Thaddeus Stevens: Civil War Revolutionary, Fighter for Racial Justice

Bruce Levine's new biography profiles Thaddeus Stevens, one of the foremost abolitionists in Congress before the Civil War and firm proponent of equal rights for Black Americans during Reconstruction.

Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Our Supreme Task: Churchill, Truman And The Opening Shot In The Cold War - Virtual Event

75 years ago, Winston Churchill traveled to Fulton, Missouri to deliver a warning to the world about growing Soviet influence and aggression: “An iron curtain has descended across the continent.”

College Station, TX - 12:00am

Bush News – Professional Development

Jennifer Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, presents for educators the ins and outs of the "Bush News" Premier Program for elementary and secondary students. Bush News challenges students to look deeper into several pieces of major legislation.Bush News is a student-centric 4-12 program. The Elementary version has students explore the Clean Air Act and the American with Disabilities Act. The Secondary version has students explore the Clean Air Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act.Click here to download the resource guide.

College Station, TX - 12:00am

Bush News – Professional Development

Jennifer Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, presents for educators the ins and outs of the "Bush News" Premier Program for elementary and secondary students. Bush News challenges students to look deeper into several pieces of major legislation.Bush News is a student-centric 4-12 program. The Elementary version has students explore the Clean Air Act and the American with Disabilities Act. The Secondary version has students explore the Clean Air Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act.Click here to download the resource guide.

College Station, TX - 12:00am

2021 Online Art and Essay Contest for Texas, Region 6 Students

The Education Department is currently accepting entries for the 2021 Art and Essay Contest! Students in grades K-12 in Texas' Region 6 schools and home schools are encouraged to participate. All entries must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2021. For more information about how your students can participate, download the contest fliers using by clicking on the buttons below.Art Contest: Environmental Art | Call for traditional original art depicting or using materials representing environmental art. Use your imagination and your understanding of environmental issues found via land, sea, or space to express yourself. Consider artistic use of materials related to this topic, i.e. recycled. Use of natural and nontoxic environmental materials is an option. All art submissions shall be made online only.Essay Contest: Environmental Issues | Call for original literary nonfiction essays researching, analyzing, and using critical thinking processes to create an original essay in a narrative story format with characterizations and personalized. Consider environmental issues and the impact being made in your life or others lives. Based on factual research, use your understanding of environmental issues found via land, water, air or space. What best practices could help to diminish your environmental issue? A bibliography or list of reference sources used is required. All essay submissions shall be made online only.

College Station, TX - 12:00am

2021 Online Art and Essay Contest for Texas, Region 6 Students

The Education Department is currently accepting entries for the 2021 Art and Essay Contest! Students in grades K-12 in Texas' Region 6 schools and home schools are encouraged to participate. All entries must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2021. For more information about how your students can participate, download the contest fliers using by clicking on the buttons below.Art Contest: Environmental Art | Call for traditional original art depicting or using materials representing environmental art. Use your imagination and your understanding of environmental issues found via land, sea, or space to express yourself. Consider artistic use of materials related to this topic, i.e. recycled. Use of natural and nontoxic environmental materials is an option. All art submissions shall be made online only.Essay Contest: Environmental Issues | Call for original literary nonfiction essays researching, analyzing, and using critical thinking processes to create an original essay in a narrative story format with characterizations and personalized. Consider environmental issues and the impact being made in your life or others lives. Based on factual research, use your understanding of environmental issues found via land, water, air or space. What best practices could help to diminish your environmental issue? A bibliography or list of reference sources used is required. All essay submissions shall be made online only.

Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Ike's Book Club - March 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 Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around

In "The Girl Explorers," Jayne Zanglein tells the inspirational and untold story of the founding of the Society of Women Geographers

Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Medicare For All author program

Health care and public policy experts, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Micah Johnson discuss the policy and politics of Medicare for All as presented in their new book.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine

Janice P. Nimura presents the story of pioneering sisters Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell and how they exploded the limits of possibility for women in medicine in the mid-19th century.

Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting

Public meeting of the Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee.

Online - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Liars: Falsehoods and Free Speech in an Age of Deception

Legal scholar Cass Sunstein probes the fundamental question of how we can deter lies while protecting freedom of speech.

Online - 10:30am to 11:30am

30 Years Later: Reflections on the Gulf War & the Coalition Victory

Secretary James Baker will be joined in conversation by Bret Baier, Fox News Channel’s chief political anchor, to discuss the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War.

Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Spinning the Globe: The History and Legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters

Current and former Harlem Globetrotters will talk about the history and legacy of these basketball "Ambassadors of Goodwill."

Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity

A panel discusses the complexity of the Black family as the foundation of African American life and history.

Online - 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Electing Our Presidents: Professional Development Seminar

Join NARA Educations from the Hoover, Truman, Carter, Clinton and Reagan Presidential Libraries for professional development webinar.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Lunch & Learn Series - February 2021

The monthly Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday of each month.

College Station, TX - 12:00am

Presidential Trains from 1833 to 2018, Andrew Jackson to George H.W. Bush

Join Author Bob Withers and Dr. Robert Holzweiss as they take us back in time to explore the unique train stories of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lady Bird Johnson, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush.

College Station, TX - 12:00am

Presidential Trains from 1833 to 2018, Andrew Jackson to George H.W. Bush

Join Author Bob Withers and Dr. Robert Holzweiss as they take us back in time to explore the unique train stories of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lady Bird Johnson, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush.

Online - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Electing Our Presidents: Professional Development Seminar

Join NARA Educations from the Hoover, Truman, Carter, Clinton and Reagan Presidential Libraries for professional development webinar.

Online - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

75th Anniversary of "The Long Telegram"- Online Event

THE LONG TELEGRAM: George Kennan and the most influential cable in American history featuring New York Times best-selling author, Evan Thomas in conversation with Truman Library Director Kurt Graham.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Calhoun: American Heretic

John C. Calhoun is among the most notorious and enigmatic figures in American political history.

Online - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Letter Writing: From Personal Connection to Sharing Values

Get inspired by viewing a letter reading by actors portraying John and Abigail Adams. A brief demonstration gives guidance on how to write a letter to the president, making your voice a part of the historical record

Online - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance

With vivid costumes, the multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group performs new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythm and movements. Sing along and a folktale comes to life before your very eyes!

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

George Washington’s Final Battle: The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation

"George Washington’s Final Battle" tells how the country’s first President tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac.

Online - 11:30am to 12:30am

Presidential Suite: A Conversation with Ted Nash

In honor of Presidents’ Day, we are hosting a virtual program titled “Presidential Suite: A Conversation with Ted Nash” at 11:30am on Feb 15. It will be pre-recorded & debut on our YouTube and Facebook channels.

Online - 11:00am to 2:00pm

10th Annual Presidents' Day Family Festival

Join us for a virtual program featuring presidential storytelling, creative at-home activities, musical performances, and more to bring history to life for all ages.

Online - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Bess Wallace Truman’s 136th Birthday Commemoration - Online Event

The Daughters of Yalta is a remarkable story of fathers and daughters whose relationships were tested and strengthened by the history they witnessed and the future they crafted together.