Washington, DC Area Events
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April 25 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 4:00pm EDT
Logbook Scan-a-Thon
Join us for a Logbook Scan-a-Thon on April 25, 2018 from 9 - 4 pm in the Hub at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Digitize pages from logbooks of US Coast Guard vessels that served in the Vietnam War.
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Washington, DC - 5:30pm to 7:30pm EDT
Hands-on Adult Workshop: Native American Dance
Explore dance, music, culture, heritage and see some of the many records in our holdings that tell Native American stories.
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April 26 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
Remembering Vietnam: Medics, Corpsmen, and Nurses
In partnership with the National Library of Medicine, a panel of Vietnam veterans and historians will recount their experiences and explain the duties of medical personnel in Vietnam.
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April 28 Saturday
Washington, DC - 2:30pm to 4:00pm EDT
We Can Do It! American Women in History
From Amelia Earhart and Laura Ingalls Wilder to Sacajawea and Susan B. Anthony, this play celebrates the courageous, confident women who have helped shape our country.
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April 30 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am EDT
Nixon Legacy Forum - Bridging the Branches: How Nixon Worked With a Democratic Congress
A distinguished panel of Nixon Administration alumni discuss how Nixon and his congressional relations staff governed in a combative atmosphere similar to today.
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May 1 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Remembering Vietnam: The 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Marines’ Victory at the Battle of Dai Do
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) William “Wild Bill” Weise, commander of the U.S. Marines 2nd Battalion, will moderate a discussion about the Battle of Dai Do featuring veterans of the conflict.
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May 2 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
The Eddie Cantor Story: A Jewish Life in Performance and Politics
Historian David Weinstein documents Eddie Cantor's significance as a performer, philanthropist, and activist.
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May 3 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
The Indian World of George Washington: The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of a Nation
In this new biography, Colin G. Calloway discusses the relationship between George Washington and Native American leaders of the 18th century.
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May 4 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Nixon Legacy Forum—No Final Victories: Lessons from President Nixon’s Drug Abuse Initiatives
A panel of officials from the Nixon era discuss President Nixon's drug abuse initiatives.
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May 8 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm EDT
An Evening with Former White House Photographer Pete Souza
Former White House photographer Pete Souza speaks about his new book "Obama: An Intimate Portrait."
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May 11 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
World War II at Sea: A Global History
Naval historian Craig Symonds discusses his new book, "World War II at Sea: A Global History."
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May 16 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am EDT
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 May is Jackie Robinson and baseball at the National Archives.
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May 17 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm EDT
Before the Freedom Riders: The Fight to Integrate Glen Echo Amusement Park
See exclusive, advance clips from Emmy award–winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman’s documentary in progress, "Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round."
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May 21 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:30pm to 2:00pm EDT
Mission Possible: Emergency Response for Cultural Heritage Institutions in Puerto Rico
National Archives conservators and representatives from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Institution, talk about their mission to assist damaged cultural heritage sites in Puerto Rico
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May 22 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
When the Center Held: Gerald Ford and the Rescue of the American Presidency
Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to President Gerald Ford, discusses his memoir, "When the Center Held."
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May 24 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Black Jack Pershing: Love and War
The film "Black Jack Pershing: Love and War" examines the life of Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of U.S. troops in World War I.
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June 2 Saturday
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 12:30pm EDT
The “Write” Stuff Author Conversations
Event for upper elementary students through adults to discuss research in writing and illustrating with award-winning authors.
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Washington, DC - 1:30pm to 4:00pm EDT
The “Write” Stuff Family Activities
Engage with award-winning authors through Author/Illustrator spotlights and hands-on activities that explore methods and unveil strategies they use to integrate research into their work.
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October 13 Saturday
Washington, DC - 6:30pm to 9:00am EDT
Archives Sleepover
Have you ever wondered what happens in a museum after the building closes and the lights go out? Now’s your chance!
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April 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm EDT
Exhibit Closes: Betty Ford: A Champion for Breast Cancer Awareness
View rarely seen objects, documents, and photographs that highlight Betty Ford’s courage and candor when speaking publicly about her own personal battle with breast cancer.