Events and Exhibits
Explore the history of our nation at the Presidential Libraries! See, hear, and participate in the events that changed our lives and made us who we are as a nation.
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May 20 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery
Join "Waltzing with the Queen" exhibit creators for a behind-the-scenes discussion about turning their book into an original museum exhibit. -
Little Rock, AR - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
"Cooking to the President’s Taste" with Adrian Miller and Deborah Chang
Their book is the first-ever history of the many Asian Heritage chefs who have prepared meals for U.S. presidents. -
May 21 Thursday
Dallas/Fort Worth Area - 09:00am to 06:00pm CDT
Exhibit Closing: Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries (Dallas)
The George W. Bush Presidential Library invites the public to see a selection of original documents which help tell the story of the nation’s founding, reflecting landmark events across time. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history. -
May 22 Friday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 08:00pm PDT
Exhibit Opening: America 250: An Exhibit at the Reagan Library
Celebrate 250 Years of the American Story at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 05:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page and "Waltzing with the Queen: From Page to Gallery" with Exhibit Creators
Join us for a double program! -
Abilene, KS - 07:00pm to 09:00pm CDT
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250! -
May 23 Saturday
Independence, MO - 09:00am to 06:00pm CDT
Royals Free Weekend!
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a special gift to the community, thanks to the Kansas City Royals Foundation. -
Abilene, KS - 07:00pm to 09:00pm CDT
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250! -
May 24 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 02:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
The Well-Lit Shadow
A play inspired by archives at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum and celebrating America 250! -
May 25 Monday
Independence, MO - 02:00pm to 03:30pm CDT
Memorial Day Howitzer Firing Demonstration
"Truman's Own" 129th Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard will give a Howitzer firing demonstration of at 1400 (2:00 PM) -
May 26 Tuesday
Online - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
May 28 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
How Sputnik Jumpstarted Gifted Education and Talent Development (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
How Sputnik Jumpstarted Gifted Education and Talent Development (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
June 02 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 09:00am to 05:30pm CDT
Landmark Exhibit! Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, "Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries" will feature original, history-making documents. It will be on display June 2 - July 5, 2026. -
June 03 Wednesday
Online - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
June Virtual Book Club
Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis -
June 06 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 04:00pm to 11:00pm CDT
Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert
Join us for this special D-Day remembrance event. -
June 10 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Beverly Gage Author Program
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History -
June 24 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
The Original Debates over Constitutional Interpretation with Jonathan Gienapp
Today, debate rages over how to interpret the United States Constitution, especially what role history should play in that practice. -
June 25 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Eisenhower and the National Highway Act (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
The Original Debates over Constitutional Interpretation with Jonathan Gienapp
Today, debate rages over how to interpret the United States Constitution, especially what role history should play in that practice. -
June 30 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 06:00pm to 08:30pm CDT
Ike's Book Club (Meet Author John Shaw)
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
July 01 Wednesday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Naturalization Ceremony
Join us as welcome our nation's newest citizens -- just in time for Independence Day! -
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
A Journey of Service, Gratitude, and the American Ideal
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Huan Nguyen, USN shares a powerful reflection on the American story through the intertwined experiences of his family’s escape from Vietnam and President Gerald Ford’s leadership. -
July 02 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
A Journey of Service, Gratitude, and the American Ideal
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Huan Nguyen, USN shares a powerful reflection on the American story through the intertwined experiences of his family’s escape from Vietnam and President Gerald Ford’s leadership. -
July 04 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 09:30am to 05:30pm CDT
Independence Day - Free Museum Admission
Receive complimentary museum admission on July 4. -
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 03:00pm CDT
July 4th Celebration
Join us on Saturday, July 4, as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence at our 4th of July Celebration! -
July 14 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Gerald Ford and an Old Sentence that Feels Unexpectedly Modern
Gerald Ford Jr. grew up in a region of the nation heavily shaped by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Ford Presidential Foundation Executive Director Gleaves Whitney will unpack the significance of this jewel. -
July 18 Saturday
College Station, TX - 12:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
BROTHERS AFTER WAR Documentary Screening and Seminar
On behalf of the Gary Sinise Foundation, please join us for a free lunch, free movie, free journal, & free seminar for Service Members, Veterans, First Responders & their Family Members. -
July 23 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
President Eisenhower, Japan, and the Enduring Alliance (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
August 25 Tuesday
Online - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
September 02 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin
Best-selling author, Eric Jay Dolin, reclaims the daring sailors who proved essential to winning the Revolutionary War. -
September 03 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin
Best-selling author, Eric Jay Dolin, reclaims the daring sailors who proved essential to winning the Revolutionary War. -
September 17 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Naturalization Ceremony
Celebrate Constitution Day by welcoming our nation's newest citizens! -
September 20 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 08:00pm PDT
Exhibit Closing: America 250: An Exhibit at the Reagan Library
Celebrate 250 Years of the American Story at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. -
September 29 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 06:00pm to 08:30pm CDT
Ike's Book Club (Meet Author Edward Segal)
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
October 07 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Don't Tell the President with Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Two former staffers to President George H. W. Bush bring together the most harrowing and hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past sixty years. -
October 08 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Don't Tell the President with Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Two former staffers to President George H. W. Bush bring together the most harrowing and hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past sixty years. -
October 14 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Reagan: His Life and Legend with Max Boot
Best-selling biographer, Max Boot, talks about his latest book, a revelatory portrait of the telegenic leader who ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics. -
October 15 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Reagan: His Life and Legend with Max Boot
Best-selling biographer, Max Boot, talks about his latest book, a revelatory portrait of the telegenic leader who ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics. -
October 27 Tuesday
Online - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
Ike's Book Club - Virtual Roundtable
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
November 12 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EST
The Legacy of President Ford’s Signature with Kathleen Kornahrens
Over fifty years ago, a groundbreaking moment changed the course of history. On October 7, 1975, President Ford signed Public Law 94-106, opening enrollment to women at US service academies. -
December 08 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 06:30pm to 08:30pm CST
Ike's Book Club (Meet Author Mack Teasley)
Join Ike's Book Club for a yearlong journey into the profound legacy and context of the 34th president. -
December 31 Thursday
Independence, MO - 09:00am to 06:00pm CST
Exhibit Closing: United We Play
Temporary Exhibit