Washington, DC Area Events
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October 24 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT
Story Time for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for October is Halloween in the White House.
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Washington, DC - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT
Hands-on Adult Workshop: Knitting and WWI
Come knit in a group just like those organized by the Red Cross during World War I. No experience necessary.
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Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT
Catch the Wave: Voter Discontent During Wave Elections
Are the 2018 midterms going to be a wave election? A panel of former Senators and Representatives will discuss past elections and the November midterms.
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October 29 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Valley Forge
Bob Drury has written an inspiring account of Valley Forge, the Continental Army winter camp where George Washington turned the tide of the American Revolution.
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November 1 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT
Vietnam Photographers: Capturing the War on Film
In observance of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, a panel of combat photographers who served in Vietnam will discuss their role and their work.
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November 3 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Native American Stories Family Day
Spend time learning about Native American cultures.
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November 7 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates
Eric Jay Dolin shares tales of piracy along America's coasts.
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November 8 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
“Blood Road”
The film follows a daughter's search for her father's crash site and final resting place 40 years after he was shot down during the Vietnam War.
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November 13 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court
Richard Brookhiser vividly chronicles America's greatest judge, John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice of the United States for 34 years.
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November 14 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
“Remembering Vietnam” Veterans Day Week Discussion
An expert panel discusses support and resources for Vietnam veterans.
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November 15 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
U.S. Premiere of “The Tokyo Trials”
A new documentary film marks the 70th anniversary of the trials of Japanese leaders charged with war crimes after World War II.
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November 20 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST
Story Time for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Three- to 5-year-olds will hear stories about Thanksgiving in the White House.
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November 28 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
A Fierce Glory: Antietam—The Desperate Battle that Saved Lincoln and Doomed Slavery
A new book from Justin Martin examines the Battle of Antietam, a key turning point in the Civil War.
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Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Presidents of War
A new book from Michael Beschloss looks at how various Presidents made decisions to go to war.
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December 6 Thursday
Washington, DC - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) 40th Anniversary Celebration
Save the date for the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) 40th Anniversary Celebration
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April 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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.