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Women of the Polar Archives

Bob Bartlett and Marie Peary Stafford unveil the dedication plaque on the Peary Monument, August 21, 1932.

Film records in the National Archives shine a light on two women who were drawn to the Arctic regions: Marie Peary Stafford and Louise Boyd. More

The Artist at War

Soldiers work under a tent made of camouflage netting

Painters, muralists, sculptors, and architects worked to provide camouflage for troops in World War I. More

In Freedom’s Shadow

Detail ofo the 1900 Census schedule showing Renty Greaves, his wife, and his son

Uncovering the Reconstruction legacy of Renty Franklin Greaves of Beaufort County, South Carolina. More

Events

Events

February 12, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST - Atlanta, GA
February Virtual Author Program

February 14, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST - Hyde Park, NY
Presidents Day Weekend Film Screening: ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS (1940)

February 16, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST - Independence, MO
Presidents Day and the Bess Tea

February 16, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST - Independence, MO
Megan Gorman author of "All the Presidents’ Money"

February 17, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST - Little Rock, AR
Rocco Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday at the White House!

February 18, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST - Independence, MO
White Glove Wednesday: Bess Truman Dress


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