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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April 08 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
"Don’t Tell the President" with Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Becker and Collamore will discuss their new book “Don’t Tell the President: The Best, Worst, and Mostly Untold Stories from Presidential Advance.” -
April 12 Sunday
College Station, TX - 09:30am to 06:00pm CDT
Exhibit Closing: Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries
"To commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, ""Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries"" will feature original, history-making documents. It will be on display March 9 - April 12, 2026. -
April 14 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
An Evening with General Stanley McChrystal
In conversation about his newest book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life, General McChrystal will explore what it means to live and lead with integrity. -
Online - 06:30pm to 08:30pm CDT
The Fate of the Day
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson for an evening exploring the pivotal middle years of the American Revolution -
April 15 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
Founding Friends, Founding Foes
Explore the complex relationship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. -
April 18 Saturday
Hyde Park, NY - 10:00am to 03:00pm EDT
Author Talks & Signings: Hudson Valley History Reading Festival
The Roosevelt Library and the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District will host the annual Hudson Valley History Reading Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. -
April 20 Monday
Dallas, TX - 09:00am to 06:00pm CDT
Exhibit Opening: 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. -
Independence, MO - 09:00am to 06:00pm CDT
The Story of US
As America approaches its 250th birthday, The Story of Us: America at 250 invites visitors of all ages to experience the ideals, conflicts and turning points that shaped our nation. -
April 23 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Heath Lee - From Poise to Purpose: Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, and the Changing Role of First Lady
A birthday event to honor First Lady Betty Ford, who would be 108 on April 8. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Ike and Oveta (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 07:00pm PDT
Spring into Life: Give Blood
In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Reagan Library is hosting a community blood drive. -
May 06 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
America at 250, with Special Emphasis on the Proposition that All Men are Created Equal
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.” -
May 07 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
America at 250, with Special Emphasis on the Proposition that All Men are Created Equal
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.” -
May 12 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:00pm to 07:15pm EDT
Great Decisions Series - Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland
The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today than at any point since the Cold War. -
May 14 Thursday
Online - 06:30pm to 08:30pm CDT
American Patriarch
Historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands presents an inspiring portrait of George Washington that examines his unrivaled leadership in the birth of America. -
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" Exhibit Panel Discussion
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 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. -
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 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 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. -
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! -
July 04 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 09:30am to 05:30pm CDT
Independence Day - Free Museum Admission
Receive complimentary museum admission on July 4. -
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 17 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Naturalization Ceremony
Celebrate Constitution Day by welcoming our nation's newest citizens! -
September 22 Tuesday
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 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. -
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