Past Events
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February 22 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History
"The Lincoln Miracle" tells the vivid story of a consequential political moment in American history—Lincoln’s nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 Presidential election.
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February 20 Monday
Boston, MA - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Presidents' Day Festival
Join us for a day of presidential storytelling, musical performances, and more that brings history to life for all ages. -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Free Admission To the Clinton Library and Museum on Presidents Day
In honor of President's Day, free admission will be given to all of our Clinton Library and Museum guests.
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February 17 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: "A Night of Poetry and Jazz" Registration required
Clinton Presidential Center Presents "A Night of Poetry and Jazz." Leron McAdoo, a nationally known poet, will take Africa’s oral tradition with jazz music brought to you by Tim Anthony and Friends. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
An Evening with Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.
Reverend Robert B. Jones Sr. offers an evening of music in conjunction with the new feature exhibit on display at the Ford Museum. -
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
NARA staff will share a selection of gifts given to the Clintons and the American people and will lead a discussion about their meaning. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community (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
Co-Discoverer Matthew Henson: Breaking Barriers of Polar Exploration During a Time of Segregation and Racism
A panel will discuss the life of explorer Matthew Henson, who spent years exploring the Arctic with Robert E. Peary. -
Online - 12:15pm to 12:45pm
The Constitution Rules! (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. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
NARA staff will share a selection of gifts given to the Clintons and the American people and will lead a discussion about their meaning.
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February 16 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement
Journalist and author Mark Whitaker explores the momentous year that redefined the civil rights movement. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ford and the Recognition of Black History Month
Learn about President Ford's role in recognizing Black History Month in 1976 by taking a peek into the Museum's artifact collection.
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February 15 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
“Remember the Maine”: 125th Anniversary Discussion
A panel of historians and archivists will discuss the sinking of the USS "Maine" and the start of the Spanish-American War.
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February 13 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series
New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley will speak. Dr. Jay Barth, director of the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, will moderate the conversation.
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February 11 Saturday
Online - 11:00am to 2:30pm
“First in Flight” Family Day in the Boeing Learning Center
Meet Orville Wright and join us for a day of family-friendly activities in the Boeing Learning Center as we celebrate National Inventors’ Day!
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February 9 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Matthew Henson
Meet Matthew Henson, the famous African American polar explorer.
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February 1 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Story of Five Men’s Heroism and Sacrifice: 80 Years After the Sinking of the USAT Dorchester
Almost three-fourths of those on board the Army transport ship "Dorchester" perished when it was sunk in 1943, but a number of survivors credited the efforts of the "Four Chaplains" and a Coast Guard cook.
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January 31 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 30 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 28 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
EXHIBIT OPENS: 1968: The Folsom Redemption
1968: A Folsom Redemption is a collection of photographs and memories of two journalists lucky enough to be among a handful of eyewitnesses to the historic Johnny Cash concerts at Folsom Prison.
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January 27 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
"Exhibit Opening: Dick Boak opens America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation"
Dick Boak opens America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation. As an author, historian, and guitar builder for Martin guitars, Dick Boak will bring these instruments to life. -
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9–12)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, legislation, and a Supreme Court case, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The Constitution and Our Community (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. -
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." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.
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January 26 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765–1795
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Edward Larson discusses liberty and slavery in a deeply researched account, from the first anti-British protests in the 1760s through George Washington's Presidency. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
President Eisenhower’s Decision Concerning the Execution of the Rosenbergs
This monthly Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era. -
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 25 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 24 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 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.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.