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Harriet Tubman Tribute and Performances
Join us for a special tribute to the amazing Harriet Tubman: spy, scout, U.S. Civil War nurse, abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, and woman suffrage supporter.
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World War II Code Girls: What’s in a Name?
Cara Moore Lebonick takes you through the process of tracking down “Code Girl” personnel records and deciphering what they can reveal.
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Washington’s End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle
In "Washington’s End," Jonathan Horn tells the story of George Washington’s final years.
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Beyond Charlottesville
Governor Terry McAuliffe, joined by former Members of Congress, will discuss his recent book, Beyond Charlottesville.
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Congress at War: How Republican Reformers Fought the Civil War, Defied Lincoln, Ended Slavery, and Remade America
Fergus Bordewich's new book shows how a newly empowered Republican Party shaped one of the most dynamic and consequential periods in American history.
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Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era
Investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell takes readers on the twisting road that led to the reopening of four of the most infamous killings during the civil rights movement.
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Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote
Craig Fehrman's book on Presidential biographies provides insights into the Presidents through their literary works.
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Story time is for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for January is Harriet Tubman.
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Documentary Premiere: Race for the White House “Obama v. McCain”
Watch the premiere episode of CNN's six-part original series Race for the White House.
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Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy
David Zucchino tells the story of a rare instance of a violent overthrow of an elected government in the United States