Past Events
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April 19 Friday
West Branch, IA - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
Museum Curator Marcus Eckhardt will showcase a variety of feed and flour sacks in the Museum collection, sharing the unique designs and details behind some of his favorites. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme is the White House Communications Agency.
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April 18 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
How a President Should Be - A Virtual Event
Join us for a captivating, virtual panel discussion, "How a President Should Be," featuring four distinguished thought leaders of diverse backgrounds. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Ruth Patrick
Meet Ruth Patrick—a botanist, limnologist, and a pioneer in freshwater ecology who broke gender barriers in the early 20th century.
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April 17 Wednesday
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
he meeting of the CFO Council 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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April 13 Saturday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Learn the Japanese Art of Calligraphy
Professional calligraphy artist Kazuko Carper will give a calligraphy demonstration at the National Archives in Washington, DC. -
Atlanta, GA - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Carter Library Family Day
Saturday, April, 13, 2024 FREE Admission all day 9:30am - 4:30pm Special Events 10am - 2pm
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April 12 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
"Hillary Rodham Clinton: The Arkansas Years".
"Hillary Rodham Clinton: The Arkansas Years," which will explore her experience settling in Arkansas and the profound impact she made in the state.
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April 11 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games: Teaching "Americans and the Holocaust" with National Archives Primary Sources
Middle school and high school teachers in every discipline are invited to participate in this free virtual workshop co-hosted by the National Archives and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
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April 10 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Day that Shook Georgia: Film Screening and discussion
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. -
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents - Prenatal to 3 State Policy Roadmap with Dr. Cynthia Osborne.
Dr. Cynthia Osborne, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Policy at Vanderbilt University, will discuss her research, its implications, and the 2024 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap.
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April 9 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
An Evening with Author Barbara McQuade
Legal scholar and analyst Barbara McQuade will discuss how to identify the ways disinformation is seeping into all facets of our society and how we can fight against it. -
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
The Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series
Former Washington Post Executive Editor and Author Martin “Marty” Baron will join veteran newspaper publisher Walter E. Hussman, Jr. in conversation.
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April 6 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Keith O'Brien, Author of Charlie Hustle
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
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April 4 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jim Wallis, Author of The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. -
Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Ninth meeting of the 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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April 3 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Free Film Screening: Unspoken
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. -
Little Rock, AR - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents “The History And Research Of Vital Voices Global Partnership”
A program that highlights the history and research behind the work between vital voices global partnership and the Clinton School of Public Service.
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April 2 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Amor Towles, Author of Table for Two (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
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April 1 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Stephanie Stuckey, Author of UnStuck: Rebirth of an American Icon
Tuesday, April 1, 2024
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March 30 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Lou Henry Hoover: Pioneer. Humanitarian. Leader.
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will host a special presentation event highlighting the extraordinary life of Lou Henry Hoover. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Harry’s Hop ’n Hunt
Harry’s Hop ’n Hunt in the east and south lawns of the Truman Library. Includes a White House-style Easter egg roll, petting zoo and family-friendly events. -
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Exhibition: The Negro Motorist Green Book (Opens)
March 30 - June 22
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March 29 Friday
West Branch, IA - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
In recognition of Lou Henry Hoover's 150th Birthday, Museum Registrar Sara Godin will share some of Lou's clothing and Girl Scout-related items to celebrate!
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March 28 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cold War Radio Lunch & Learn
The 2024 programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.
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March 25 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Geoffrey Levin, Author of Our Palestine Question
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The East Wing: Expanding First Ladies’ Impact from Jacqueline Kennedy to Jill Biden
Anita McBride, Barbara Perry, and Elizabeth Rees discuss the evolution of the role of the First Lady from the Kennedy administration through today. -
Independence, MO - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Above and Beyond: A Tribute to the Medal of Honor Recipients of WWII
"Above and Beyond: A Tribute to the Medal of Honor Recipients of WWII,” by the Harry S. Truman Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution -
New York, NY - 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote
In Women's History Month, the National Archives at New York presents a program on women's rights for students of civics and history of all ages. Discover how and why women fought for the right to vote.
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March 23 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
The Story of Feed Sacks
Join us for a special discussion encompassing all kinds of feed sack reuse after World War I with Linzee McCray, author of "Feed Sacks: The Colorful History of a Frugal Fabric." -
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Film Screening of King Coal in Participation With the 2024 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital
Join us for the screening of the 2023 documentary film about the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created. -
Atlanta, GA - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Rosie and the Butterfly: The Official Children's Show of the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail
March 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
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March 21 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Dana Fisher, Author of Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
American Coal: Russell Lee Portraits
Authors Mary Jane Appel and Douglas Brinkley will discuss the 1946 coal miners strike and the work of photographer Russell Lee in documeting the miners and their families. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Inundation District
Join the Kennedy Library for a screening of Inundation District, a film exploring the implications of Boston’s decision to build along its coast at sea level, followed by a panel on the threats of climate change. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Eleanor Roosevelt
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt, portrayed by Rene Goodwin, and learn about the longest serving First Lady of the United States.
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March 20 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Elizabeth Varon, Author of Longstreet, The Confederate General Who Defied the South.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. -
Independence, MO - 10:30am to 11:30am
US Naturalization Ceremony
US Naturalization Ceremony
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March 18 Monday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Bringing Home the White House: The Hidden History of the Women who Shaped the Presidency in the 20th Century
Bringing Home the White House: The Hidden History of the Women who Shaped the Presidency in the 20th Century
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March 16 Saturday
Online - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey - Exhibit Opens
"Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey" is the new exhibit opening on March 16 in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC,
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.