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Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy
Powers's son offers new information about what happened to his father on the 1960 flight that caused an international incident.
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Three- to 5-year-olds will hear stories about the Arctic.
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Influenza: The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History
In his new book, Dr. Jeremy Brown describes the history of the flu virus and how close we are to finding a cure.
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World War I Armistice Tribute Concert with Pershing's Own
Musicians from U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" will perform compositions by French composers in the post-World War I period.
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Museum Selfie Day
Join people around the world taking selfies to promote museums and their holdings.
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The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
Brad Meltzer investigates how some of his hand-picked troops and the governor of New York plotted against George Washington.
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Just Like Me: Vietnam War Stories from All Sides
Ron Osgood shares stories about the Vietnam War from veterans and noncombatants in a new documentary film.
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Bringing History To Life: Documenting Artifacts
John Emond illustrates the importance of documenting artifacts so their history is preserved—not lost.
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Veterans Day Transcribathon
Join us in celebrating Veterans Day with a 72-hour transcribathon focused on uncensored, handwritten reflections from World War II soldiers on war and military service.
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“Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8” (New Date)
For the 50th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 8, we will show two documetary films: “Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8.”