Past Events
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July 13 Friday
Yorba Linda, CA - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
U.S.-China Workshop: An Emerging Technological Arms Race
An intensifying technological arms race across air, sea, land, and space lies at the heart of the growing strategic contest between the United States and China. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids
Find out about your family's roots in this week-long camp for kids ages 12 and up.
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July 12 Thursday
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids
Find out about your family's roots in this week-long camp for kids ages 12 and up.
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July 11 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Author Event - Hidden History of Kansas with Adrian Zink
Free evening lecture with Adrian Zink at the National Archives, 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids
Find out about your family's roots in this week-long camp for kids ages 12 and up.
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July 10 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture and Book Signing with Brad Thor
Please join us for a lecture and book signing with #1 bestselling author Brad Thor for his brand new thriller, Spymaster (Publish Date: July 3, 2018). -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Alexander Heffner Lecture
Alexander Heffner discusses and signs his newest edition of "A Documentary History of the United States." -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids
Find out about your family's roots in this week-long camp for kids ages 12 and up.
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July 9 Monday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Talk About Literature Kansas (TALK) discussion of Trail Town
Talk About Literature Kansas (TALK) series -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Promise and the Dream: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy
David Margolick explores the untold story of the complex and ever-evolving relationship between these two American icons. -
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Leonardo da Vinci Exploring History Summer Camp
Exploring History Summer Camp. Children ages 7 to 11 will enjoy this 4 day long camp that focuses on all things da Vinci. Activities include: arts and crafts, re-creating models, discovering new concepts, and games! -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids
Find out about your family's roots in this week-long camp for kids ages 12 and up.
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July 5 Thursday
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Film Screening: The Great Escape
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a film screening of The Great Escape (1963)
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July 4 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 5:00pm to 10:00pm
I Love America Celebration
Join us at The Bush Library as we host the College Station Noon Lions Club’s “I Love America” Fourth of July celebration on July 4th. Museum admission is free from 9:30am to 8:00pm and events outside begin at 5pm. -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Eastern Iowa Brass Band
4th of July concert by Eastern Iowa Brass Band -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Fourth of July Celebration at the Nixon Library
A fun-filled day of patriotic events! -
Dallas, TX - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Declaration of Independence Reading
The George W. Bush Museum will be broadcasting the Washington, DC, Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony in our classroom. -
Abilene, KS - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives
Reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate the 4th of July -
Washington, DC - 8:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th at the National Archives
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, historical reenactors, and family activities!
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July 3 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Rival Friends: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Discuss & Debate the Founding of the United States
Two Founding Fathers—Thomas Jefferson and John Adams (portrayed by Joseph Doyle and Steven Edenbo)—will debate each other and take questions from the audience. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Balloon Art & Face Painting
Balloon art by Carbone Balloons and face painting by DC Face Painting on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 2 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical/Dance Performance
Interactive performance by GottaSwing on the Constitution Avenue steps -
Abilene, KS - 8:45am to 5:15pm
Space Station Downlink and STEMP Merit Badge Activities
A live downlink with the Space Station and merit badge activities
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July 1 Sunday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by Mark H. Taiko on the Constitution Avenue steps -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Taste American Heritage® Chocolate at the National Archives Store
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June 30 Saturday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the Malcolm X Drummers on the Constitution Avenue steps -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Taste American Heritage® Chocolate at the National Archives Store -
Hyde Park, NY - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Family Fun Festival
Tthe Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site present the 3nd annual Family Fun Festival
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June 26 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Kenny Leon Author Program
Kenny Leon discusses and signs his new book Take You Wherever You Go.
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June 24 Sunday
Kansas City, MO - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
In the Know: African-Americans in Times of War with Bernard Harris
This free afternoon lecture will be offered at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO.
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June 23 Saturday
Simi Valley, CA - 11:00am
American Radio Relay League's "Field Day"
For the event, the Ventura County Amateur Radio Society will be joined by the Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club and members of the Southern California Contest Club, all operating under the call-sign of ”N6R" . -
Austin, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: 1968 Olymipics
Exhibit on display June 23, 2018 - November 28, 2018. -
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Cinnamon Ridge Dairy Farm Tour
A guided tour of Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, a family owned, family run farm.
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June 22 Friday
College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Movie: "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as we enjoy "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" under the stars. Games and free refreshments will begin at 7 p.m., and the movie will start just after sundown. -
Kansas City, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour at Tom’s Town
History Happy Hour with Dr. Jon Taylor at Tom's Town Distillery Co., 1701 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri. -
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour with Jon Taylor “Harry and Tom”
Jon Taylor, History Professor at the University of Central Missouri, will discuss the relationship between Harry Truman and Tom Pendergast. -
Washington, DC - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Family Learning Lab Programs: Constitution in Action Learning Lab
Take on the roles of researchers and archivists for a day! (Best for children in grades 5 and over.) -
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion Centennial Salute to the GI Bill
The Bush Presidential Library and Museum celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Post 9/11 GI Bill by hosting “The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion Centennial Salute to the GI Bill” to College Station.
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June 21 Thursday
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Author Talk & Signing: Alexander Heffner Author of A Documentary History of the United States
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will present an author talk and book signing with PBS host and journalist Alexander Heffner. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Meet Andrew Puzder
Meet Andrew Puzder, Former CEO of Carl’s, Jr. Lecture and Book Signing
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.