Past Events
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June 18 Thursday
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 June is the 10th Amendment and the Clinton administration. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am
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 June is the 10th Amendment and the Clinton administration.
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June 17 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Images of America: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area -
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Long Arc of Liberty: Juneteenth Through the Archives
Join us a we commemorate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but seating is limited so reservations are strongly recommended.
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June 13 Saturday
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Celebrate the “Stars & Stripes”
Celebrate the birth of our nation’s flag—the Stars and Stripes—at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum.
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June 12 Friday
Independence, MO - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Visita Guiada en Español/Spanish-Language Guided Tour
Incluida con la compra de la entrada al museo / Included with Museum admission -
College Station, TX - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Bush Birthday Celebration
The George H.W. Bush Presidential Center invites you to the Bush Birthday Celebration on Friday, June 12, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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June 11 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Film Screening: Frontier to Freedom
Join WGVU Public Media and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum for a free public screening of Frontier to Freedom, a documentary unearthing the overlooked history of Michigan. -
Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The tenth meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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June 10 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Beverly Gage Author Program
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History
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June 9 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am
Wildfire Safety Day
Join us for our second annual Wildfire Safety Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library—a free family-friendly event dedicated to education, preparedness, and community safety.
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June 8 Monday
College Station, TX - 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Blood Drive
The Bush Library & Museum is hosting a blood drive on Monday, June 8, from noon until 4:30 p.m.
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June 6 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert
Join us for this special D-Day remembrance event.
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June 5 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Gallery Guide Chat - Waltzing with the Queen
Join the Museum's Curator for a special inside look and unique stories related to the artifacts featured in the new exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen."
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June 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Spirit of Independence Festival
From June 4-6, 2026, the National Archives Foundation is hosting the Spirit of Independence Festival, a spectacular multi-day festival to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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June 3 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
June Virtual Book Club
Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis
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June 2 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Landmark Exhibit! Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, "Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries" will feature original, history-making documents. It will be on display June 2 - July 5, 2026.
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May 28 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDHow Sputnik Jumpstarted Gifted Education and Talent Development (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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May 26 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president.
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May 25 Monday
Independence, MO - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Memorial Day Howitzer Firing Demonstration
"Truman's Own" 129th Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard will give a Howitzer firing demonstration of at 1400 (2:00 PM)
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May 24 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250!
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May 23 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250!
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May 22 Friday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250! -
Grand Rapids, MI - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page and "Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery" with Exhibit Creators
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Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: America 250: An Exhibit at the Reagan Library
Celebrate 250 Years of the American Story at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. -
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Royals Free Weekend!
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a special gift to the community, thanks to the Kansas City Royals Foundation.
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May 21 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history. -
Dallas/Fort Worth Area - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries (Dallas)
The George W. Bush Presidential Library invites the public to see a selection of original documents which help tell the story of the nation’s founding, reflecting landmark events across time.
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May 20 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
"Cooking to the President’s Taste" with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang
Their book is the first-ever history of the many Asian Heritage chefs who have prepared meals for U.S. presidents. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery
Join "Waltzing with the Queen" exhibit creators for a behind-the-scenes discussion about turning their book into an original museum exhibit.
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May 19 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jack Cheevers Author Program
Kennedy's Coup
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May 16 Saturday
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:30am
Sip & Write
America250: Learn to scribe a line from an original historical document on loan from the National Archives in Washington, DC. -
Independence, MO - 8:00am to 9:00am
Yoga on the Lawn: Truman Library
Free, outdoor yoga class.
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May 15 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 May is the 14th Amendment and the Clinton administration. -
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 May is the 14th Amendment and the Clinton administration.
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May 14 Thursday
Online - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
American Patriarch
Historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands presents an inspiring portrait of George Washington that examines his unrivaled leadership in the birth of America.
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May 12 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Great Decisions Series - Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland
The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today than at any point since the Cold War.
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May 11 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Freedom Truck: America's Mobile Museum
Freedom Truck comes to Freedom Park!
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May 8 Friday
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 11:00am
Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 142nd Birthday
FREE ADMISSION
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May 7 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Rock
This program will feature Stephen Koch, creator and host of "Arkansongs," and a performance by deFrance