Past Events
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February 19 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 9:00am to 4:45pm
Exhibit Opening: Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits
"Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits" features 48 iconic photographs of Americans who have distinguished themselves in fields as diverse as business, medicine, entertainment, politics and the arts.
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February 18 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Arts Council of Dickinson County Winter Film Festival - Hidden Figures
Arts Council Winter Film Festival film - Hidden Figures -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Special Featured Document Display: Emancipation Proclamation
See a rare display of the Emancipation Proclamation, February 17–19.
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February 17 Saturday
Hyde Park, NY - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Book Talk: Paul Brandus
The Roosevelt Library will present an author talk and book signing at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 with Paul Brandus author of THIS DAY IN PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY in the Henry A. Wallace Center. -
Hyde Park, NY - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Documents on Display: Presidential Autographs
The Roosevelt Library will host a President's Day Weekend event Documents on Display: Presidential Autographs, February 17, 2018. Attendees can view a selection of presidential autographs from the Library archives. -
Austin, TX - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Liberty! Equality! and Fireworks!
Acclaimed production of Gregory S. Perrin's Liberty! Equality! And Fireworks! -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: "Viet Stories: Recollections & Regeneration"
An exhibition remembers the past and captures the diversity and transformation of the contemporary Vietnamese American community over the last 40+ years. -
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with Shaw Pong Liu's Exploring China
Master musician Shaw Pong Liu takes audiences on a dynamic musical journey. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Emancipation Proclamation Family Activities
Learn more about this important document through hands-on discovery. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Special Featured Document Display: Emancipation Proclamation
See a rare display of the Emancipation Proclamation, February 17–19.
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February 16 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital
Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgro tell the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital.
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February 15 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Premier Theater Production
"Visions of Character: A Story of Loyalty, Integrity, and the Courage to Make a Difference"
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February 14 Wednesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Valentine's Day Sweetheart’s Dinner and Dance
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is pleased to announce our 11th annual Sweetheart’s Dinner and Dance. Guests will dine at intimate tables for two and will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne. There will be reserved and preferred table seating available for groups of four or more. You will be served a delicious three course meal by our professional wait staff while listening to live music. -
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.
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February 13 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Meet Lt. Col. Robert Friend, Tuskegee Airmen Pilot
Lt. Col. Friend will make a special appearance at the Nixon Library in honor of Black History Month. He will talk about his experiences fighting for our country alongside the legendary Tuskegee Airmen during WWII. -
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Using World War II Army Unit Records in Family History Research
Mary will discuss use of U.S. Army Unit Records at the Library. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Peter Baker Lecture
Peter Baker - "Obama: The Call of History" -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
Obama: The Call of History
The Library presented a talk by New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker on his new book, Obama: The Call of History, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama's eight years in office. In his talk, Baker provided an insightful overview of Barack Obama's accomplishments and disappointments during his presidency and how his legacy has begun to evolve since leaving office. In addition, Baker highlighted many photographs from his book during his presentation, which truly brought his story to life. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
Obama: The Call of History
The Library presented a talk by New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker on his new book, Obama: The Call of History, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama's eight years in office. In his talk, Baker provided an insightful overview of Barack Obama's accomplishments and disappointments during his presidency and how his legacy has begun to evolve since leaving office. In addition, Baker highlighted many photographs from his book during his presentation, which truly brought his story to life. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
Obama: The Call of History
The Library presented a talk by New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker on his new book, Obama: The Call of History, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama's eight years in office. In his talk, Baker provided an insightful overview of Barack Obama's accomplishments and disappointments during his presidency and how his legacy has begun to evolve since leaving office. In addition, Baker highlighted many photographs from his book during his presentation, which truly brought his story to life. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
Obama: The Call of History
The Library presented a talk by New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker on his new book, Obama: The Call of History, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama's eight years in office. In his talk, Baker provided an insightful overview of Barack Obama's accomplishments and disappointments during his presidency and how his legacy has begun to evolve since leaving office. In addition, Baker highlighted many photographs from his book during his presentation, which truly brought his story to life. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
Obama: The Call of History
The Library presented a talk by New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker on his new book, Obama: The Call of History, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama's eight years in office. In his talk, Baker provided an insightful overview of Barack Obama's accomplishments and disappointments during his presidency and how his legacy has begun to evolve since leaving office. In addition, Baker highlighted many photographs from his book during his presentation, which truly brought his story to life. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
Obama: The Call of History
The Library presented a talk by New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker on his new book, Obama: The Call of History, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama's eight years in office. In his talk, Baker provided an insightful overview of Barack Obama's accomplishments and disappointments during his presidency and how his legacy has begun to evolve since leaving office. In addition, Baker highlighted many photographs from his book during his presentation, which truly brought his story to life.
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February 12 Monday
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion
Exhibit on display February 12, 2018 - January 6, 2019.
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February 11 Sunday
Independence, MO - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
First Lady Fashion
In partnership with the Independence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Library will host guest speaker Elizabeth Way to discuss First Lady Fashion. -
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Arts Council of Dickinson County Winter Film Festival - LaLa Land
Part of winter film series sponsored by the Arts Council of Dickinson County
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February 10 Saturday
Kansas City, MO - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tell Them We Are Rising Film Screening and Discussion
Screening and discussion of "Tell Them We Are Rising" at the Plaza Branch of KC Public Library, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO.
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February 7 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Louder Than Words: "British Invasion"
Live Music, Panel Discussion, Pizza! -
Simi Valley, CA - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Medal of Honor book Signing
Medal of Honor recipients Paul Bucha, Captain, US Army; Jay Vargas, Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps; Kyle White, Sergeant, U.S. Army; and Flo Groberg, Captain, U.S. Army will be signing copies of a book.
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February 6 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
President Reagan's Birthday Lunch and Tour
Join us as we celebrate President Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday with a Birthday Lunch and Tour with a served meal and delectable dessert prepared by our Presidential Chef. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:30am to 1:00pm
President Reagan's Birthday Celebration
To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, the President of the United States has designated that a program be held at President Reagan’s Memorial Site at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library each year. Please join us at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library as we pay tribute to President Reagan on the anniversary of his 107th birthday. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America
Thomas Jefferson fathered three daughters, two white and one black. History professor Catherine Kerrison discusses the fascinating lives of these three very different women.
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February 2 Friday
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: Building A New Bridge: President Nixon’s Legacy in Three Chinese Cities
Special exhibit on the lasting impact of President Nixon’s historic trip to China in the modern cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou.
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February 1 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Evening Panel Discussion with American Public Square
Insuring a Future: The ACA and American Health Care is the focus, presented in collaboration with American Public Square. This event will take place at the University of MO - Kansas City in Pierson Auditorium. -
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Insuring a Future: The Affordable Care Act and American Health Care Reform
Brian Ellison, Host/Contributor for KCUR, will moderate a panel featuring Rachel Nuzum, M.P.H., Julie Rovner, David Slusky, and Joseph Antos, Wilson H. Taylor. -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Meet the Better Half: Congressional Partners, Spouses, and Families
A bipartisan panel will discuss life in the public eye and meet both current and former Members of Congress, and the partners who’ve shared their family members with the nation. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Kendra Field Lecture
Kendra Field discusses and signs her book "Growing Up With the Country: Family Race, and Nation after the Civil War."
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January 31 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Richard Camp Lecture
Richard Camp (Col. Ret.) "Ringed By Fire; the Siege of Khe Sanh" -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Ringed By Fire: The Siege of Khe Sahn
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Colonel (ret.) Richard Camp brought the realities of the Vietnam War to the lecture halls at both the Museum and the Library. In 1968, Company Commander Dick Camp helped hold the line in one of the Marine Corp's seminal battles at The Siege of Khe Sahn. This event was held to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the 1968 Tet Offensive, one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Ringed By Fire: The Siege of Khe Sahn
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR-- Colonel (ret.) Richard Camp brought the realities of the Vietnam War to the lecture halls at both the Museum and the Library. In 1968, Company Commander Dick Camp helped hold the line in one of the Marine Corp's seminal battles at The Siege of Khe Sahn. This event was held to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the 1968 Tet Offensive, one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.