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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August 19 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 06:00pm to 09:00pm CDT
FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION: "Return of the Sacred Red Rock"
After being separated from their sacred stone for nearly a century, the Kaw (Kanza) Nation reunites with a 28 ton quartzite boulder... -
August 20 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
American History Trivia Night
The 4th of July has passed, but we're still celebrating America's 250th birthday! From the Declaration of Independence to modern popular culture, how much do you really know about American history? -
August 21 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 12:30pm CDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
In celebration of President Clinton's 80th birthday, this month's "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" theme is: "Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!" -
Little Rock, AR - 02:00pm to 03:30pm CDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
In celebration of President Clinton's 80th birthday, this month's "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" theme is: "Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!" -
August 23 Sunday
Yorba Linda, CA - 02:00pm to 06:00pm PDT
A250 Concert Series: Remember the Ladies
"Remember the Ladies" is a 60-minute tribute by Robin Follman, directed by Jennifer Backhaus, narrated by Jo Ellen Chatham, with a guest performance by Vivienne Follman Otta. -
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 26 Wednesday
Simi Valley, CA - 04:00pm to 08:45pm PDT
Teacher Workshop: Founding Friends, Founding Foes: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Southern California K–12 educators are invited to begin the afternoon with a professional development workshop led by the education teams from the Reagan Library, Monticello, and the Adams Presidential Center. -
Simi Valley, CA - 06:00pm to 11:30pm PDT
Evening Public Program and Reception: Founding Friends, Founding Foes: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Join the Reagan Library for an evening panel discussion and reception. -
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. -
August 28 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 03:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Gallery Chat - Kodak Dye Transfer Process
Join us at 3 p.m. on August 28 for a special Gallery Chat on photographer David LaClaire's mastery of the Kodak Dye Transfer process and his work with the Fords. -
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 08 Tuesday
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
250 Years of Courage: Lessons from 9/11 A Conversation with Honorable Brian Birdwell
Join us on Tuesday, September 8, at 10 a.m. as we welcome former Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, as he shares his story of survival 25 years after 9/11. -
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 13 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 17 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony
Celebrate Constitution Day by welcoming our nation's newest citizens! -
September 22 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Andrew Greer - "More Than a President"
Andrew Greer in conversation with Kim Carter Fuller - More Than a President: Sundays with Jimmy Carter -
September 23 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
American History Trivia Night
The 4th of July has passed, but we're still celebrating America's 250th birthday! From the Declaration of Independence to modern popular culture, how much do you really know about American history? -
September 24 Thursday
Independence, MO - 08:30am to 01:30pm CDT
Teacher Workshop: "Founding Friends, Founding Foes"
America250 professional development -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Fiscal Responsibility in the Eisenhower Years (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Create Art in Your Community with Maggie Flynn
Maggie Flynn, an ArtPrize artist exhibiting at the Ford Museum, incorporates her family's history into her works. -
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. -
September 30 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Jonathan Turley - Rage and the Republic
Professor Jonathan Turley will be discussing his book "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." -
October 01 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Jonathan Turley: Rage and the Republic
Professor Jonathan Turley will be discussing his book "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." -
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 22 Thursday
College Station, TX - 06:00pm to 09:30pm CDT
National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America
As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Auslin to discuss his newest book, “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America,” on Oct. 22. -
October 25 Sunday
Yorba Linda, CA - 02:00pm to 06:00pm PDT
A250 Concert Series: Songs of Liberty
Winners of the Orange County Student Patriotic Song Contest will perform at the Nixon Library. -
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. -
October 28 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History with Beverly Gage
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage for a thought-provoking exploration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped the nation. -
November 04 Wednesday
Online - 07:00pm to 08:00pm EST
Carter Library November Book Club
Across That Bridge by John Lewis -
November 07 Saturday
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 05:00pm CST
Scale 41: A Model-Making Workshop
The Bush Library & Museum is pleased to partner with Aggieland Modeling Club to host a model-making workshop for Veterans and their families. We will have two sessions on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 10 a.m. -
November 11 Wednesday
Abilene, KS - 09:00am to 05:30pm CST
Veterans Day - Free Museum Admission
Free Museum Admission all day! -
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 02 Wednesday
Online - 07:00pm to 08:00pm EST
Carter Library December Book Club
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens -
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 10 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EST
H.W. Brands: The Historic Center in U.S. Politics
Americans have long shouted from the fringes, but we've governed from the center. -
December 31 Thursday
Independence, MO - 09:00am to 06:00pm CST
Exhibit Closing: United We Play
Temporary Exhibit