Past Events
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September 10 Tuesday
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Brexit: What’s Next?
Gerard Baker, Nicholas Burns, and Karen Donfried, president of the German Marshall Fund, discuss the Brexit process with Elaine Papoulias. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
All the Powers of Earth: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, Vol III, 1856-1860
Sidney Blumenthal presents volume III of his biography of Abraham Lincoln.
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September 1 Sunday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembered
Quilting bee followed by speaker Sarah S. Uthoff, a respected authority on Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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August 27 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A Conversation with David Davenport, Author, "How Public Policy Became War"
David Davenport will discuss how in the past half-century American Presidents have declared war on a host of domestic problems.
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August 24 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Red Tails, the Movie
Archival talk followed by the movie Red Tails.
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August 22 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
August Lunch & Learn: Immigration in Kansas
Every 4th Thursday at noon. Light lunch is provided.
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August 21 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 8:00am to 4:00pm
MO Humanities Council Educator Workshop
One day free educator workshop sponsored by the MO Humanities Council on The Presidency of George Washington.
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August 16 Friday
College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Summer Film Series: "Zootopia"
The third movie of our 2019 Summer Film Series will be “Zootopia.” This animated comedy was released in 2016 by Walt Disney Pictures. -
West Branch, IA - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
West Branch Movie Night
Free movie - Pirates of the Caribbean -
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
History Happy Hour: In the Kitchen with Bess
History Happy Hour: Join archivist Tammy K. Williams as we do a deep dive into Mrs. Truman's recipe box. -
Kansas City, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour: In the Kitchen with Bess
Archivist Tammy K. Williams will take a deep dive into Mrs. Truman's recipe box, accompanied by a wine, beer and spirits tasting. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
George Mason: The Founding Father Who Gave Us the Bill of Rights
William G. Hyland, Jr. discusses his biography of George Mason, a participant in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
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August 15 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Red Summer 1919: Commemorating the Past, Confronting its Presence
Evening lecture with Dr. Geoff Ward on Red Summer 1919 at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Genealogy Workshop
Search your family history.
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August 13 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A Conversation with James Hansen, Author, "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong"
James Hansen, New York Times bestselling author, will discuss the remarkable life of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon. -
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ike Book TALK - Once Upon a Town
Ike Book TALK series -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Black Site: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World
Philip Mudd discusses how, after 9/11, the CIA transformed into a war-fighting intelligence service to help prevent future terrorist attacks.
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August 12 Monday
West Branch, IA - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Macrame Workshop
Learn to macrame!
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August 9 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ford After Five Event
Ford After Five: Swinging and Swearing In!
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August 8 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lincoln's Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation
The story of secret battles waged by Union agents in the Civil War
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August 7 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults.
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August 6 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy
Christian B. Keller discusses the unique relationship between Generals Lee and Jackson, two leaders who often won despite overwhelming odds against them.
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August 3 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 5:30pm
The Great Humanitarian: Herbert Hoover
A conference on Hoover's humanitarian efforts. -
Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Vintage Base Ball Game
Annual vintage base ball game held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library Campus.
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July 30 Tuesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
We Return Fighting: Red Summer Remembered
Free evening lecture with Dr. Saje Mathieu and Cameron McWhirter on Red Summer Remembered. This event will take place at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
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July 29 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Author Kasey Pipes at the Nixon Library
Kasey Pipes will discuss his long-awaited biography about Richard Nixon in the President’s post-White House years of 1974 to 1994.
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July 26 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Constitution in Action Learning Lab
Families will work together to research for a simulated Presidential press conference.
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July 25 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Josh Douglas author program
Josh Douglas discusses and signs his new book "Vote for US." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ford After Five: Photos & Phones
Tips and tricks to make your digital photos pop! -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Film Screening: All the President's Men
The Presidents on the Big Screen series continues with American political thriller All the President’s Men, telling the exhilarating story of the journalists who broke the Watergate scandal. -
West Branch, IA - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday Afternoon Family Theater
Free movie - The Greatest Showman. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn with the White House Historical Association
This series includes guest speakers, authors, films, lectures, and panel discussions. -
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Rights and Responsibilities Learning Lab
Families will work together to research for a simulated Presidential press conference. -
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Camp 2019
STARS Summer Camp Exploring History 2019 The STARS (STudio ARt and Science) - STEAM elements.
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July 24 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
NPS Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults.
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July 23 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
50th Anniversary: Apollo 11 Splashdown Celebration Dinner
An Evening with Legendary Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
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July 22 Monday
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Camp 2019 dates: July 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25
The STARS (STudio ARt and Science) - STEAM elements. Offering fun and fascinating activities, such as making a science model able to move, cartoon drawing, art animation, and role-playing!
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July 20 Saturday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:15pm
First Man
The feature film "First Man" tells the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the Moon. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Celebration Presented by ATT
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the longest-distance phone call in history with the phone that made it happen, on display in the Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind Special Exhibit. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 8:00am to 10:00am
Space Race: 5K
This race is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the kick off to a day of family fun.