Past Events
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March 14 Wednesday
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Conversation: "Democracy in Dutchess"
The FDR Presidential Library, the Poughkeepsie Journal and the Office of the Dutchess County Historian will present "Democracy in Dutchess" at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. -
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Access and Transparency—Records Held at the National Archives
In recognition of Sunshine Week, learn how we can help you request and access the restricted and non-restricted Federal records held at the National Archives. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Alexander Hamilton on Finance, Credit, and Debt
Author Richard Sylla traces the development of Hamilton’s financial thinking, policies, and actions through a selection of his writings. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for March is Rosa Parks.
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March 13 Tuesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Evening Panel Discussion with American Public Square on "Fake News"
Understanding "fake news." What is “fake news” and how is its expanding presence changing the national dialogue on important issues? -
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Fake News Panel Discussion
Misleading, persuading and deceiving — fake news has become a central part of the conversation on media and how it affects our nation’s politics and current events. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Garrett Graff: "Raven Rock"
Garret Graff will discuss this book, "Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die" -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Raven Rock
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Speaking about his book, Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Governments Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die, Garrett Graff described an eye-opening true story of the governments secret plans to survive and rebuild after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil -- a narrative that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Raven Rock
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Speaking about his book, Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Governments Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die, Garrett Graff described an eye-opening true story of the governments secret plans to survive and rebuild after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil -- a narrative that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Raven Rock
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Speaking about his book, Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Governments Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die, Garrett Graff described an eye-opening true story of the governments secret plans to survive and rebuild after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil -- a narrative that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Raven Rock
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Speaking about his book, Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Governments Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die, Garrett Graff described an eye-opening true story of the governments secret plans to survive and rebuild after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil -- a narrative that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
This Grand Experiment: When Women Entered the Federal Workforce in Civil War–Era Washington, DC
During the Civil War, women took advantage of a rare chance to obtain well-paid, challenging work with the federal government. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Raven Rock
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Speaking about his book, Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Governments Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die, Garrett Graff described an eye-opening true story of the governments secret plans to survive and rebuild after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil -- a narrative that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Raven Rock
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Speaking about his book, Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Governments Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die, Garrett Graff described an eye-opening true story of the governments secret plans to survive and rebuild after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil -- a narrative that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today.
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March 12 Monday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
TALK Program - All The King's Men
TALK - A book discussion about All The King's Men. -
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Women Leaders of the Clinton Administration
Celebrating Women's History Month -
Washington, DC - 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Sunshine Week 2018 at the National Archives
Join us to celebrate Sunshine Week and learn more about open government!
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March 11 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Film - All the King's Men
Film in conjunction with the Eisenhower Library's TALK (Talk About Literature Kansas) Series
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March 10 Saturday
Kansas City, MO - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Film Screening and Discussion - Dolores
This new PBS Indie Lens Pop-up documentary tells the story of Dolores Huerta one of the most important, yet least known, activists in American history. -
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with The Irish Balladeers
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
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March 9 Friday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
We the Women
The National Archives Foundation will host an after-hours event with Jazz Age–themed activities and live music.
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March 8 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Royer Film Series - An Affair to Remember
Second film in the Royer Film Series - An Affair to Remember -
Independence, MO - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Exclusive Member Exhibition Preview
Please join us in commemorating the 100th anniversary of Harry S. Truman's service in World War I with a special viewing of the new temporary exhibition, "Heroes or Corpses": Captain Truman in World War I.
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March 7 Wednesday
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 9:30pm
An Evening with Joe Califano and Bob Schieffer
Friends members are invited to join us for a conversation between Joseph Califano, Jr. and Bob Schieffer. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Giles Milton lecture
Giles Milton discusses and signs his book "Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat.. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
First Ladies of the Republic
Jeanne E. Abrams takes a look at America’s first First Ladies: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic
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March 6 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Movie Screening of Knute Rockne: All American, Program & Book Signing with Mark Weinberg
Please join us for a fun evening with Mark Weinberg, former special advisor and press secretary to President Reagan, as he discusses his new book, Movie Nights with the Reagans. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Democracy’s Messengers: The Never-Before-Told Story of Young Americans on Capitol Hill
The film "Democracy's Messengers" profiles pages in the U.S. Congress and the history they witnessed. After the screening, the film's producer will talk with three former pages.
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March 5 Monday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture and Book Signing with Howard Kurtz
Please join us for a lecture and book signing with Fox News host Howard Kurtz on his latest book, Media Madness: Donald Trump, the Press, and the War Over the Truth. -
Independence, MO - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Living Voices: See the World of Anne Frank "Through the Eyes of a Friend"
"Through the Eyes of a Friend" offers a view into the world of Anne Frank from the perspective of her fictional "best friend" Sarah to witness the pain, loss, and hope of young people during the Holocaust. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Harold Brown: Offsetting the Soviet Military Challenge, 1977–1981
Edward Keefer, Eliot Cohen, and former Secretaries of Defense Harold Brown and William Perry discuss how Brown worked to counter growing Soviet strength during the Carter administration.
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March 4 Sunday
Washington, DC - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. -
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 2:00pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Short Subject Nominees
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. -
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 12:00pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentaries & Shorts: Documentary Short Subject Nominees
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories.
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March 3 Saturday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Strong Island
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. -
Washington, DC - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Animated Short Film Nominees
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. -
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ellie Carlson - Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise and Fall of Ladies' Underwear
Lecture about the history of Ladies' underwear -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Live Action Short Film Nominees
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. -
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 4:00pm
National History Day Contest
Student Contest
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March 2 Friday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLED14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Last Men in Aleppo
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.