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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June 17 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 03:00pm CDT
The Long Arc of Liberty: Juneteenth Through the Archives
Join us a we commemorate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but seating is limited so reservations are strongly recommended. -
June 18 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for June is the 10th Amendment and the Clinton administration. -
Little Rock, AR - 02:00pm to 03:30pm CDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for June is the 10th Amendment and the Clinton administration. -
June 21 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 02:00pm to 04:00pm CDT
Join us for Harmonizing in Arkansas: Spirituals
Join us for Harmonizing in Arkansas: Spirituals on Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m., celebrating traditional spirituals composed between 1619 and 1865. -
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 27 Saturday
Simi Valley, CA - 11:00am to 08:00pm PDT
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) - Field Day
Members of the VCARS will be joined by members of the Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club and other licensed Amateur Radio operators, all operating under the Special Events call-sign of ”N6R" -
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
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. -
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! -
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
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00am to 05:00pm EDT
The Fourth at the Ford
Commemorate America's 250 birthday with "The Fourth at the Ford," a special Independence Day event offering free admission and family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 4, 2026. -
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! -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 03:00pm CDT
Red White & TRU
Celebrate America’s Independence in Independence, Missouri! -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 08:00pm PDT
Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Enjoy live music by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and more... -
July 07 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30pm to 03:30pm EDT
Community Leadership Camp
Join the education team at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum this summer for a free three-hour program of discussion and activities, including a guided tour of the museum! -
July 09 Thursday
Simi Valley, CA - 11:00am to 03:00pm PDT
“America the Beautiful”- A Free Concert by the 300th Army Band
A special patriotic concert featuring the 300th Army Band, Southern California’s only Army Reserve Band. -
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. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30pm to 03:30pm EDT
Community Leadership Camp
Join the education team at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum this summer for a free three-hour program of discussion and activities, including a guided tour of the museum! -
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. -
July 28 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30pm to 03:30pm EDT
Community Leadership Camp
Join the education team at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum this summer for a free three-hour program of discussion and activities, including a guided tour of the museum! -
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. -
August 27 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Ike & the Little Rock Nine (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
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 11 Friday
Simi Valley, CA - 06:00pm to 10:00pm PDT
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
This in person event includes keynote remarks by U.S. Army Sergeant Neil Duncan (Ret.) and Brian Montgomery, live music and a tribute to our fallen heroes. -
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