Past Events
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April 30 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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April 29 Monday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lecture With Author David Priess
Author David Priess discusses his book, "How to Get Rid of a President: History's Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives". -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Special Exhibit Opens: Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind
Special Exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The exhibit opens April 29, 2019, and runs through January 12, 2020. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South
Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers's book bridges women’s history, the history of the South, and African American history. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so.
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April 28 Sunday
West Branch, IA - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Kites Over Hoover Park
Bring your kite and join the kite performance team, 180 Go! at the annual kite flying event.
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April 25 Thursday
College Station, TX - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Issues Forum: "Mark Burns: Grand Canyon Photography"
This Issues Forum is in conjunction with an exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum, “Grand Canyon Photographs: Celebrating the Centennial 1919-2019,” photographed and curated by Mark Burns. -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
“Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins” Screening and Discussion
“Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins” Screening and Discussion
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April 24 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
First: Sandra Day O’Connor, An American Life
Evan Thomas's authoritative biography of America’s first female Supreme Court justice is based on exclusive interviews and first-time access to Justice O’Connor’s archives. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
James Campbell Author Program
James Campbell discusses and signs his book "Mississippi Witness."
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April 23 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Valerie Jarrett Author Program
Former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett discusses her book "Finding My Voice" with Stacey Abrams. -
College Station, TX - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Inequality in Education: What Have We Learned and How Can We Fix It?
Please join us for an Education Policy Workshop featuring Dr. Susan Dynarski who will speak about her research relating to inequality in education.
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April 22 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Albatross Film Screening
Earth Day screening of the documentary "Albatross" -
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of President Nixon's Passing with California Governor Pete Wilson
Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of President Nixon's Passing with California Governor Pete Wilson
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April 21 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closes: Pompeii, The Exhibition
Features over 150 authentic artifacts preserved in volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
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April 20 Saturday
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:30am to 2:00pm
Corks and Crafts: Wine Tasting Event
Wine Tasting Event -
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:30am to 11:30am
Historical Betty Ford Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Museum. -
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Collaborating Collectors: Herbert & Lou Hoover - Exhibit Opens
Temporary exhibit featuring rarely displayed items of Lou and Herbert Hoover. Exhibit opens today.
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April 18 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics
Authors Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore discuss the lessons they’ve learned and the fights they’ve won and lost. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Nathanial Rich Author Program
Nathaniel Rich discusses and signs his book "Losing Earth." -
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Panel Discussion on American Indians 101
Panel Discussion - American Indians 101: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Need to Know
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April 17 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lecture & Booksigning with Author James D. Hornfischer
James D. Horsfischer discusses his book, "Total War in the Pacific: 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb" -
College Station, TX - 6:30pm to 8:30am
Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America
Author Fred Burton joins the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum for a discussion about his book, "Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America." -
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Voting Rights Escape Room for Adults
Race against the clock while you solve puzzles and uncover mysteries about the fight for voting rights in the U.S. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Author and Naval historian James D. Hornfischer discussed the crescendo of U.S. operations in the Central Pacific, covering the air, land and sea operations that seized the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, the strategic air operations conducted from the Marianas that ended the war, and the reckoning of the occupation that foreshadowed 42 years of the Cold War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Author and Naval historian James D. Hornfischer discussed the crescendo of U.S. operations in the Central Pacific, covering the air, land and sea operations that seized the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, the strategic air operations conducted from the Marianas that ended the war, and the reckoning of the occupation that foreshadowed 42 years of the Cold War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Author and Naval historian James D. Hornfischer discussed the crescendo of U.S. operations in the Central Pacific, covering the air, land and sea operations that seized the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, the strategic air operations conducted from the Marianas that ended the war, and the reckoning of the occupation that foreshadowed 42 years of the Cold War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Author and Naval historian James D. Hornfischer discussed the crescendo of U.S. operations in the Central Pacific, covering the air, land and sea operations that seized the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, the strategic air operations conducted from the Marianas that ended the war, and the reckoning of the occupation that foreshadowed 42 years of the Cold War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Author and Naval historian James D. Hornfischer discussed the crescendo of U.S. operations in the Central Pacific, covering the air, land and sea operations that seized the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, the strategic air operations conducted from the Marianas that ended the war, and the reckoning of the occupation that foreshadowed 42 years of the Cold War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945, The Decision to Drop the Bomb
Author and Naval historian James D. Hornfischer discussed the crescendo of U.S. operations in the Central Pacific, covering the air, land and sea operations that seized the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, the strategic air operations conducted from the Marianas that ended the war, and the reckoning of the occupation that foreshadowed 42 years of the Cold War. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. April's theme is the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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April 16 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
DC Emancipation Day and the Emancipation Proclamation
The DC Compensated Emancipation Act and the Emancipation Proclamation are the subject of discussion and are are display this night. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
A Conversation with His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderón
His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderón, former President of Colombia, discusses key global issues with Professor Ricardo Hausmann, former Chief Economist of the Inter-American Development Bank. -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Finding Family: Evidence Analysis: Which is the Right Record?
National Archives at New York City Finding Family Series: Evidence Analysis: Which is the Right Record?
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.