Past Events
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March 5 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Starting Where We Live: The American Connection Corps in Arkansas and Beyond
The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a service fellowship program of Lead For America. Meet ACC AmeriCorps Members, hear their stories of impact, and learn more about the program’s work in Arkansas and beyond. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
An Evening with Richard Norton Smith, Moderated by Hank Meijer - Ford at the Bicentennial: Lessons For America at 250
Who better to explore the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford than author Richard Norton Smith? -
Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The seventh meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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March 4 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Carter Library Virtual Book Club
First Lady from Plains
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March 3 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Brenda Partridge-Brown Event
Echoes of a Little Brown Soldier Girl -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Great Decisions Series - Fostering a Fourth Democratic Wave: Countering the Authoritarian Threat with Hardy Merriman
A powerful autocratic wave is sweeping the globe. According to various measures, authoritarian governments have risen and democracies have declined worldwide over the past two decades.
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February 26 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Kerr-Mills Act (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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February 25 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
2026 Chemistry Road Show - Afternoon Session
Join Dr. Jim Pennington as he ignites imaginations & engages students using chemistry! Students and adults alike will be wowed by fire, explosions, weird polymers, and super cold materials! -
Hyde Park, NY - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
America250 Film Series: THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE (1959)
The FDR Presidential Library presents the next program in its "America250 Film Series" with a screening of THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE (1959), February 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Wallace Center. -
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 11:30am
2026 Chemistry Road Show - Morning Session
Join Dr. Jim Pennington as he ignites imaginations & engages students using chemistry! Students and adults alike will be wowed by fire, explosions, weird polymers, and super cold materials!
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February 24 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a year-long journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Great Decisions Series - Beyond the Map: Africa Today with Bill Moseley
This presentation examines the evolution of food security and agricultural development in post-colonial Africa and outlines a more sustainable path forward.
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February 20 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for February is American 250 and the Constitution. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for February is American 250 and the Constitution.
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February 19 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Archivist Gallery Chat - 50th Anniversary of Black History Month Message
On February 10, 1976, President Gerald Ford issued the first Presidential message observing the celebration of Black History Month.
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February 18 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Operation Desert Storm: How Did it End?
On the eve of Operation Desert Storm, at the end of the final pre-war briefing in January 1991, Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney asked the VII Corps commander, “How will it all end?” -
Independence, MO - 11:00am to 11:30am
White Glove Wednesday: Bess Truman Dress
Museum staff will showcase a black dress worn by Bess Truman.
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February 17 Tuesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Rocco Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday at the White House!
10-year-old author Rocco Smirne and his mother, Arioth Smirne will share stories from Rocco’s brand-new children’s book, “Rocco Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday at the White House!”
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February 16 Monday
Independence, MO - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Megan Gorman author of "All the Presidents’ Money"
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum proudly presents Megan Gorman for a revealing exploration of the little-known history behind presidential wealth, philanthropy and public service. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Presidents Day and the Bess Tea
Bring your friends and family to celebrate 250 years of the American presidency with unforgettable, up-close encounters with iconic leaders.
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February 14 Saturday
Hyde Park, NY - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Presidents Day Weekend Film Screening: ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS (1940)
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum presents Presidents Day Weekend film screening of ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS (1940) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
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February 12 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
February Virtual Author Program
Polar War: Submarines, Spies and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic
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February 11 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Off the Record: Jennifer Palmieri
"Off the Record” conversation with Jennifer Palmieri, former Deputy Director of Scheduling and Advance and Deputy White House Press Secretary during the Clinton administration.
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February 10 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Great Decisions Series - Can the Post-WWII International Order Survive the 21st Century? With Joel Westra
After World War II ended, countries created the United Nations Charter, which was meant to help organize the world and prevent future conflict.
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February 4 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Carter Library Virtual Book Club
The Soul of America -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
"Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" Screening
This four-episode special examines the historic relationship between Black and Jewish American communities in all its complexity, possibility, and depth.
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February 3 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Great Decisions Series - Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China with Emily Feng
In today’s China, questions of identity are no longer private. They are political, enforced, and deeply personal.
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January 31 Saturday
Independence, MO - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDKC Jazz Orchestra: Groove 'n Learn
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s 18-piece big band invites kids and people of all ages. -
Independence, MO - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDJazz KC Portraits by Dan White - Closing Reception
Join us to celebrate the successful and engaging temporary exhibit.
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January 29 Thursday
Kansas City Area - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Truman Lecture Series: Dialogue with Descendants
Join us for the 2026 Truman Lecture Series, an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, global engagement, and the pursuit of peace. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
CANCELED: John Bridgeland on Making America More Perfect: The Power of Public Service
Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled.
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January 26 Monday
Ann Arbor, MI - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Ford Library Blood Drive
Make an appointment - make a difference! Please join us for a blood drive at Gerald R. Ford Library on Monday, January 26 from 12 - 6 p.m. Just one blood donation can save up to three lives!
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January 22 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ike's Essential Leadership Qualities (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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January 21 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Author Event
Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail -
Independence, MO - 11:00am to 11:30am
White Glove Wednesday
Bookends presented to President Truman by Cub Scout, Robert Todd.
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January 16 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for January is “Archives: Behind the Scenes" -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for January is “Archives: Behind the Scenes"
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January 7 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Book Club
Christmas in Plains
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January 1 Thursday
Independence, MO - 8:00am to 5:00pm
We Hold These Truths
JOIN THE CELEBRATION AND HELP INSPIRE AMERICA'S NEXT 250 YEARS!
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December 19 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for December is “Presents for the President: Happy Holidays, President Clinton!"