Past Events
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April 26 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDDenial (film screening)
This film screening is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and Union Pacific Foundation as part of the World War II 75th anniversary programming.
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April 25 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 10:00am to 3:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDKites Over Hoover Park
Annual family kite flying event featuring 180 Go! kite performance team.
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April 24 Friday
Simi Valley, CA - 5:30pm to 10:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDSpring and Shout Dinner and Dance: Tribute to and Ronny and the Classics Neil Diamond
Kick off the start of spring with our 3rd annual Spring and Shout Dinner and Dance: Tribute to Neil Diamond and Ronny and the Classics! Hot August Nights provides a spectacular Neil Diamond experience.
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April 23 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:15pm to 8:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDWild About Harry
Wild About Harry is the Truman Library Institute’s annual fundraising dinner benefiting the presidential library and celebrating the legacy of Harry S. Truman.
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April 22 Wednesday
Dallas, TX - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDCPH David Woolner
LPGWB partnership lecture with Center for Presidential History -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm
Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Finding and Sharing Primary Source Documents
Teachers and parents of students of all grade levels can join us to learn how to find primary sources and utilize our resources for primary source analysis on DocsTeach.org.
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April 21 Tuesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: Decoding the Declaration
During this program, students will analyze the Declaration of Independence through different lenses, examining it as an artifact, as a primary source, and as a persuasive text. For grades 6-12, 45 minutes.
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April 19 Sunday
Dallas, TX - 8:00am to 2:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDVolunteer Appreciation Week
Refreshments for volunteers and docents.
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April 16 Thursday
West Branch, IA - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDTravels with Dad
"Travels with Dad: Lou's 1921 Cross Country Trip." A talk by supervisory archivist Craig Wright, part of the Third Thursday series, sponsored by the Hoover Presidential Foundation. -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: The Story Behind the Titanic
Go behind the scenes of the Titanic Exhibit at the Reagan Presidential Library. Learn about the voyage, the passengers, and the fate of the world’s most famous historic ship. For grades 3-5, 45 minutes. -
Online - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
At-Home Learning: Superhero Bill of Rights
Students will learn about the importance of rights and ponder what the world would look like without them, focusing on the First Amendment. For grades 3-4, 45 minutes.
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April 14 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDLecture and Book Signing with Jack Carr
Please join us for a lecture and book signing with former Navy SEAL and New York Times Best Selling Author Jack Carr on his latest book, Savage Son -
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDEvenings at Ease: GI Jews (film screening)
The 2nd Tuesday of every other month we provide an evening program. Topics vary and may include films, lectures, or panel discussion. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLED2020 and Beyond
From impeachment to Congress to the presidential campaign, American politics has been full of chaos and strife. What does it all add up to, and what does it say about our nation at this uncertain moment in history? -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: World War II Propaganda
Students will observe and analyze posters used as propaganda in the United States during WWII. For grades 6-12, 45 minutes. -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDFinding Family Series: Using DNA to Research Your Maternal Line
Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to use use mtDNA to research your direct maternal ancestors.
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April 11 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDEisenhower Easter Egg Roll
Held on Saturday of Easter weekend, the egg hunt begins at 1 p.m. sharp followed by lots of fun games and activities. -
Independence, MO - 10:30am to 12:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDHarry's Hop 'n' Hunt
Grab your Easter basket and hop on over to the Truman Library because Harry’s Hop ‘n’ Hunt is back! Don’t miss out on this free family event.
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April 10 Friday
Online - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
At-Home Learning: Herbert Hoover and the Bonus March: Presidential Blunder or Necessary Action?
In this session we will explore the Bonus March and Presidential decision-making. For grades 9-12, 1 hour.
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April 8 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: Reorganizing the Executive Branch
Herbert Hoover was a champion of government efficiency for over 40 years, before, during, and after his Presidency. Find out how he streamlined the Federal government. For grades 4-7, 45 minutes. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Educator Webinar: Analyzing Primary Sources from a Distance
This professional development webinar for teachers is part of the National History Day series, Teaching History Virtually.
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April 6 Monday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
At-Home Learning: Article II - For Kids!
What does the President do? How much money does the President make? How do we get a President? We will find out! For preschool-3rd grade, 30 minutes.
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April 5 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDConspiracy (film screening)
This film screening is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and Union Pacific Foundation as part of the World War II 75th anniversary programming.
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April 4 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 9:00am to 4:45pm
EVENT CANCELLEDSmithsonian Magazine Museum Day
Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a #MuseumDay ticket.
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April 1 Wednesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDLecture and Book Signing with Fox News Anchor Martha Maccallum
Please join us for a lecture and book signing with Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum on her brand new book, Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDPresidential Power: How Much Power Does the President Really Have?
Join Gerald R. Ford Foundation Trustee, Roger B. Porter as he examines the question: In what ways has presidential power expanded or receded during the period of the modern presidency?
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March 31 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDPresidential Power: How Much Power Does the President Really Have?
Join Gerald R. Ford Foundation Trustee, Roger B. Porter as he examines the question: In what ways has presidential power expanded or receded during the period of the modern presidency?
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March 30 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDNick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn with Hugh Hewitt
The best-selling authors of Half the Sky and A Path Appears, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn have penned a deeply personal new book. -
Abilene, KS - 9:00am to 4:45pm
DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -- EXHIBIT OPENS: 19 & '52: Women Unite for Ike
The 19 & '52: Women Unite for Ike exhibit connects President Eisenhower to the 19th Amendment.
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March 29 Sunday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDFirst Lady Lou
The show features Jane Fellows, an actress who has performed the one-woman show, First Lady Lou at numerous venues around the United States.
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March 26 Thursday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDA Conversation and Book Signing with Charlie Kirk
Please join us for a conversation and book signing with best-selling author Charlie Kirk for his new book, The MAGA Doctrine
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March 24 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDThe Women’s Fight: The Civil War’s Battles for Home, Freedom, and Nation
In "The Women’s Fight," Thavolia Glymph examines women's roles and lives in the Civil War.
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March 23 Monday
Kansas City Area - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDRescue Board: The Untold Story of America's Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe
Rebecca Erbelding will discuss her latest book about the War Refugee Board, established by President Roosevelt in 1944, to allow Jewish refugees to enter America.
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March 20 Friday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDTrails to Truman Trivia: Women's History Month Edition
Trails to Truman Trivia Night is back! This time, in honor of Women’s History Month, the categories will be all about the ladies. -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDMovie - Frozen II
In partnership with the West Branch Public Library, a special showing of the movie, Frozen II. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDThe Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court
In "The Rule of Five," Richard J. Lazarus tells the story of how an unlikely team of lawyers and activists won the most important environmental case ever brought before the Supreme Court.
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March 19 Thursday
West Branch, IA - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDLou Gets the Vote!
A talk by archivist Matthew Schaefer. Part of the Third Thursday series, sponsored by the Hoover Presidential Foundation. -
Simi Valley, CA - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDEgypt's Lost Cities Lunch and Tour
Join us as we go back in time with our spectacular exhibit, Egypt’s Lost Cities. The exhibition takes a fascinating look at the two ancient cities that were lost to natural disasters. -
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDSgt. Stubby: An American Hero (movie screening)
Movie screening
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March 18 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Meet Tomi Lahren
Fox News contributor and conservative media star Tomi Lahren will make her first appearance at the Nixon Library to speak and sign copies of her memoir Never Play Dead.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.