Past Events
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July 4 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 3:00pm
July 4th at the National Archives!
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the National Archives will hold its annual Fourth of July program on the steps on Constitution Avenue.
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June 30 Monday
Independence, MO - 1:30pm to 2:00pm
Captain Harry S. Truman
Captain Harry S. Truman
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June 26 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Becoming the Supreme Allied Commander - June Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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June 25 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
The Art of the Abolitionist Movement with Aston Gonzalez
Aston Gonzalez, Ph.D. will discuss his book, "Visualizing Equality," with Chris Revelle, Director of Community Engagement for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Ford After Five Trivia Night
Enjoy rounds of themed trivia covering history and pop culture with fun audio and visual clues with Matt Eickhoff of Here's Your Host!
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June 23 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Lesser-Known Stories of Early America with Catherine Adams, Ph.D.
Catherine Adams, Ph.D. will discuss her book, "Love of Freedom: Black Women in Colonial and Revolutionary New England," with Quantia "Key" M. Fletcher, Executive Director of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
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June 20 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
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 for June is Presidential Pets. -
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 for June is Presidential Pets. -
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Sounds of Freedom: Welcome to the Barbecue
Celebrate Juneteenth with us on Friday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m. until noon, with free entertainment and a barbecue lunch.
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June 18 Wednesday
Independence, MO - 11:00am to 11:30am
White Glove Wednesday
White Glove Wednesday
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June 17 Tuesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Not That Kind of Library: The Library of Congress, the National Archives and Presidential Libraries
Abby Krolik, Library of Congress and Nicole Ferraiolo, National Archives will discuss how these two unique institutions collect and preserve records that tell the stories of America. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - Researching Immigrant Ancestors: Alien Registration (AR-2) Forms
Learn about Alien Registration Forms, discover online search methods to determine whether records are available at the National Archives, and gain the skills to successfully place a request.
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June 14 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Director's Screening of Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story
Mark the Army's 250th birthday and meet the producer of an award-winning documentary about the heroic sacrifices of American and Allied troops in the Normandy invasion. -
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Model T Car Show
Model T Car Show
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June 13 Friday
College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Summer Film Series: 101 Dalmatians
The second movie for our 2025 Summer Film Series will be “101 Dalmatians.”
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June 12 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The fifth meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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June 11 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - Save Your Family Treasures: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Family Collections
Learn what you can do ahead of time to plan for emergencies and minimize risk to your family heirlooms as well as what to expect to do to salvage damaged items after a disaster.
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June 10 Tuesday
College Station, TX - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Bush Birthday Celebration
In honor of Barbara Bush's 100th birthday and President Bush's 101st birthday, we are throwing a party in the Conoco-Philips Rotunda on June 10, 2025.
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June 7 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert
Commemorate D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the Salina Symphony. Free museum admission!
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June 6 Friday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
"Winning the War" Film Screening & Panel
Examine the legacy of Dwight Eisenhower and Harry Truman as it relates to their leadership during WWII and decisive roles in ending the war. -
College Station, TX - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Family Fish
Create lasting family memories while enjoying a morning of fishing and fun at the Bush Library & Museum pond.
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June 4 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Off the Record with Billy Webster
Inaugural "Off the Record" conversation with William “Billy” Webster, who served multiple roles in the Clinton White House, including assistant to the president and director of scheduling and advance.
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June 3 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - Washington, DC, Law and Order: Cops and Robbers, 1861–1991
Find out what may be found in the Metropolitan Police’s Personnel Case Files and the Index to Criminal Cases and Dockets and how to use that in your own research.
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May 31 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Exhibition Closing - The Nature of the Man: Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter by John L. Cleaveland, Jr.
December 14, 2024 - May 31, 2025
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May 29 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Korean War Records Lunch & Learn
The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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May 28 Wednesday
Independence, MO - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Opening Reception for Jazz KC Portraits by Dan White
"Jazz KC Portraits" will showcase stunning photographs by Dan White of iconic jazz musicians who have shaped the rich cultural tapestry of the city.
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May 26 Monday
Independence, MO - 3:00pm
National Moment of Remembrance and Taps
Bring your musical instrument to play Taps following a moment of silence. -
Independence, MO - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Memorial Day at the Truman Library
Memorial Day Salute
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May 22 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing
"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" is a documentary that tells the remarkable stories behind one of the most iconic Pulitzer Prize winning photos in history and explores the continuing aftershocks of the Vietnam War.
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May 21 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing
"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" is a documentary that tells the remarkable stories behind one of the most iconic Pulitzer Prize winning photos in history and explores the continuing aftershocks of the Vietnam War. -
Online - 1:15pm to 2:00pm
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3-5)
Register your elementary students for a webinar presentation of The Constitution and Our Community with the National Archives! -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy - From the Territory of Montana to the Republic of Vietnam: Researching Native American Veterans in the National Archives, 1881–1966
Explore how National Archives records can be used to reconstruct their lives and service, using case studies from the Indian Wars, World War II, and the Vietnam Conflict.
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May 20 Tuesday
Online - 1:15pm to 2:00pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution, and Representative Government (Grades 6-8)
Register your middle school students for a special webinar presentation of Voting Rights, the Constitution, and Representative Government with the National Archives!
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May 16 Friday
College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Summer Film Series: Tangled
The first movie for our 2025 Summer Film Series will be “Tangled.” This classic animated movie was released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2010. -
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
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. "What Does an Archivist Do? is the theme for April. -
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. "What Does an Archivist Do? is the theme for April.
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May 13 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - Revealing Ties to Espionage in the Office of Strategic Services Records
Learn about the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency, and how you can use the records to track down a relative who was in the OSS.
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May 9 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
50 Years after Saigon: Vietnamese Stories of a New Home
Commemoration to Feature Steve Ford, Thuy Williams, and Members of the Grand Rapids Vietnamese Community
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May 8 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
SOLD OUT "Winning the War" Screening & Panel Discussion
Experience Truman and Eisenhower's legacy with 'Winning the War,' a panel discussion, and a tour of the Harry S. Truman Library. -
Online - 9:00am to 11:00am
Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 141st birthday
Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 141st birthday.