Past Events
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May 27 Saturday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: "Be Our Guest".
The Clinton Presidential Center Presents our new exhibition, "Be Our Guest". This exhibit explores diplomatic visits to the White House by foreign leaders during the Clinton administration.
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May 25 Thursday
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ike and Joe, the Best of Enemies (Lunch & Learn)
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era.
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May 23 Tuesday
Kansas City Area - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
David Von Drehle and “The Book Of Charlie”
One of our nation’s most prominent writers finds the truth about how to live a long and happy life in the centenarian next door. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency
Chris Cillizza presents a colorful look at how modern Presidents play sports and have used sports to play politics as well as what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes.
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May 19 Friday
Online - 4:15pm to 4:45pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. -
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for May, "The Secret Life of a Gift". -
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K–2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for May "The Secret Life of a Gift".
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May 18 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Rose Leigh: Rosie the Riveter
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History and Kentucky Chautauqua will present Kelly O'Connell Brengelman as "Rose Leigh: Rosie the Riveter" in partnership with the Clinton Presidential Center. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Jewish Soldiers in the Civil War: The Union Army
Adam D. Mendelsohn draws upon the vast database of verified listings of Jewish soldiers serving in the Civil War as well as letters, diaries, and newspapers to examine the collective experience of Jewish soldiers. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Dolley Madison
Meet Dolley Madison—the socially engaging, witty, and diplomatic First Lady who set many trends as White House First Lady. Johanna Dunphy portrays Dolley Madison.
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May 17 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture
"Mourning the Presidents" brings together renowned and emerging scholars to examine how different generations and communities of Americans have eulogized and remembered U.S. Presidents. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - National Archives at St. Louis: Understanding the 1973 NPRC Fire and Its Impact on Genealogical Research
Learn about the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center, record losses, common myths, and how to research the records of veterans whose records were affected by the fire.
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May 13 Saturday
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 2:30pm
Sports in the Archives Family Day
Join us in person at the National Archives for family-friendly activities as we explore the wide world of sporting with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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May 10 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - Basic Military Records at the National Archives: Revolutionary War to 1917
Learn about basic military records, from the Revolutionary War to 1917, noting different types of service, including volunteer service (state regiments and militias) as well as the Regular military.
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May 9 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion
Historian Elliott West presents a sweeping narrative and a fresh approach to the dawn of the American West and its vital role in the transformation of the nation.
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May 8 Monday
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 5:00pm
President's Wreath Laying Ceremony
On behalf of President Biden and the nation, a U.S. Army team from Ft. Leavenworth will lay a wreath at President Truman’s grave in honor of his 139th birthday.
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May 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Girl Power: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Athletes
Join us as we talk all things girl power and sports. A panel of accomplished women in sport will recount their career journeys and how they tackled the belief that “girls can’t do that."
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May 3 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Genealogy Series - Civilians at War: Records of Participation in U.S. Military Conflicts
Learn about ways in which civilians supported a war or were directly affected by it, with a focus on the American Revolution to World War I.
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May 2 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The First Kentucky Derby: Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn't Supposed to Win
Racing historian Mark Shrager examines the events leading up to the first “Run for the Roses” and the prominent role played by African Americans in Gilded Age racing culture
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May 1 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Women’s Voices For Peace: The Good Friday Agreement 25 Years Later
"Women’s Voices For Peace: The Good Friday Agreement 25 Years Later." Join us for a timely conversation that will convene women from the Clinton administration who participated in the peace negotiations.
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April 27 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Eisenhower and the Korean War Armistice (Lunch & Learn)
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program—Meet Albert Einstein
Meet Albert Einstein, portrayed by actor Beau Solley, and learn about his immigration to the United States before World War II and his many discoveries.
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April 26 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Leadership in Times of Crisis
The Clinton Presidential Center Presents “Leadership in Times of Crisis” with former Deputy Attorney General (1994-1997) Jamie Gorelick. This program is sponsored in part by the National Archives Foundation. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd
Hear the dramatic and swashbuckling story of Sarah Kidd, the wife of the famous pirate Captain William Kidd, from author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos.
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April 25 Tuesday
Online - 10:00am to 11:30am
Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
The meeting of the CFO Council is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals, and the public. The CFO Council is tasked with developing recommendations to increase agency FOIA compliance and efficiency.
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April 21 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for April is technology of the 1990s. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for April is technology of the 1990s.
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April 20 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
“Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop—The First Amendment and You! The Bill of Rights for Elementary Educators
Explore how to engage elementary students with primary sources from the National Archives that demonstrate the power of student voices. -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Before 42
A panel discusses the story and history of integration and the baseball greats who led the way for Jackie Robinson's historic career.
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April 19 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
This Land Was Saved for You and Me: How Gifford Pinchot, Frederick Law Olmsted, and a Band of Foresters Rescued America’s Public Lands
Author Jeffrey H. Ryan will discuss how America’s public lands—our city parks, national forests, and wilderness areas—came into being.
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April 15 Saturday
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 2:30pm
Scout Celebration Family Day
Join us in the Boeing Learning Center for a day of hands-on learning about topics like citizenship and democracy and earn a custom National Archives patch! -
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist
The exhibit features 50 miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist a husband and wife team who mesmerize viewers with paintings so exquisitely crafted that they are often mistaken for tiny photographs.
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April 11 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Saying No to a Close Friend: Suez Crisis of 1956
The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era.
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April 5 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Civil War Political Tradition: Ten Portraits of Those Who Formed It
Historian Paul Escott will discuss the key Americans in the years leading up to the Civil War.
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March 30 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
“Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop—The Civilian Conservation Corps: Civics at Work
During this online workshop, teachers will examine primary sources to explore how the government responds to crises, using the CCC as an example.
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March 29 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyoncé
"Fearless Women" tells the story of women who dared to take destiny into their own hands; some were abolitionists, some famous like Susan B. Anthony, and most of them considered themselves patriots.
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March 25 Saturday
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 2:30pm
Cherry Blossom Family Day
Enjoy hands-on activities and celebrate the Cherry Blossoms with the National Archives and the Japan Information and Culture Center!
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March 23 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson
In 1919 (before women could even vote), Edith Wilson effectively became the first woman President of the United States when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, was incapacitated. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
U.S. Agricultural Policy during the Eisenhower Era (Lunch & Learn)
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.