Past Events
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July 28 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30pm to 3:30pm
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!
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July 23 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
President Eisenhower, Japan, and the Enduring Alliance (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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July 22 Wednesday
Independence, MO - 11:00am to 11:30am
White Glove Wednesday: Christian Dior bodice
Christian Dior bodice that belonged to Margaret Truman
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July 21 Tuesday
Independence, MO - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
AUTHOR EVENT: Craig Fehrman
"Author in Chief" by Craig Fehrman
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July 18 Saturday
College Station, TX - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
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.
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July 17 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
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 July is "The 15th Amendment: The Right to Vote Shall Not Be Denied." -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
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 July is "The 15th Amendment: The Right to Vote Shall Not Be Denied."
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July 16 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The final meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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July 15 Wednesday
Independence, MO - 11:00am
White Glove Wednesday: Luger Parabellum Pistol P-08
White Glove Wednesday
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July 14 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Karen Torghele
Karen Torghele in conversation with Roger Glass – Albert Sabin: The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer -
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30pm to 3:30pm
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! -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am to 12:00pm
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.
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July 11 Saturday
Yorba Linda, CA - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
A250 Conversations: Revolutionary Principles of the Constitution
Past Challenges and Looking to the Future: Was the Constitution built for the future? Is the Constitution at a crossroads? How do we respond to current calls for amending the Constitution?
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July 9 Thursday
Simi Valley, CA - 11:00am to 12:00pm
“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.
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July 7 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
A250 Concert Series: the 300th Army Band
The 300th Army Band presents "America the Beautiful" -
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:30pm to 3:30pm
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!
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July 4 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Denise Kiernan
Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
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... -
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 2:00pm
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 2:00pm
Red White & TRU
Celebrate America’s Independence in Independence, Missouri! -
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00am to 5:00pm
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. -
Atlanta, GA - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Fourth of July Family Day
America 250 Celebration -
Abilene, KS - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Celebrate America 250: Free Museum Admission & Landmark Exhibits
Celebrate our nation’s Semiquincentennial with FREE museum admission! -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Free 4th of July Admission and Activities
On Saturday, July 4, the Clinton Presidential Center will celebrate America250 and Independence Day with FREE museum admission. -
Washington, DC - 8:30am to 10:00pm
July 4th at the National Archives
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th at the National Archives
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July 2 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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.
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July 1 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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 12:00pm
Naturalization Ceremony
Join us as welcome our nation's newest citizens -- just in time for Independence Day!
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June 30 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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. -
Online - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Author Panel
Author Panel: Women and the American Revolution
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June 27 Saturday
Simi Valley, CA - 11:00am to 5:00pm
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"
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June 25 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Eisenhower and the National Highway Act (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.
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June 24 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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.
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June 21 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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.
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June 18 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
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 - 11:00am
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.
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June 17 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Images of America: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area -
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 2:00pm
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.
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June 13 Saturday
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Celebrate the “Stars & Stripes”
Celebrate the birth of our nation’s flag—the Stars and Stripes—at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum.