Past Events
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June 16 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 10:30am
Food Preservation 101
Presentation by Iowa State University Extension Office -
Hyde Park, NY - 10:00am to 5:30pm
15th annual Roosevelt Reading Festival
The FDR Presidential Library will present the 15th annual Roosevelt Reading Festival on Saturday, June 16, 2018.
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June 15 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Hello Girls
Featuring archival film and photographs from the National Archives, this new documentary film tells the story of America’s first female soldiers. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:00am
Hat's Off to Harry! Puppet Show
A fun-filled puppet show about the adventures of young Harry Truman created by the experts at the Puppetry Arts Institute.
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June 14 Thursday
Independence, MO - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Members Night at the Museum
Truman Library Institute members are invited to attend an exclusive, after-hours event at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:00am
Hat's Off to Harry! Puppet Show
A fun-filled puppet show about the adventures of young Harry Truman created by the experts at the Puppetry Arts Institute. -
College Station, TX - 10:30am to 11:30am
Community Juneteenth Celebration
The Bryan-College Station community-wide celebration of Juneteenth with the annual Freedom Walk and an interactive storytelling program at the Bush Center.
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June 13 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jan Croon Author Program
Jan Croon discusses and signs "The War Outside My Window:The Civil War Diary of LeRoy Wiley Gresham, 1860-1865 " -
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Investigate and solve a brand new mystery with some of the more curious records of the National Archives during the third annual “escape room” for adults. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee: The Forgotten Case against an American Icon
In “The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee,” historian John Reeves tells the story of the forgotten legal and moral case that was made against the Confederate general after the Civil War. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:00am
Hat's Off to Harry! Puppet Show
A fun-filled puppet show about the adventures of young Harry Truman created by the experts at the Puppetry Arts Institute.
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June 12 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Andrew Lawler Author Program
Andrew Lawler discusses and signs his book "The Secret Token." -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Finding Family Genealogy Series - Using the Resources of the New York State Archives
The spring "Finding Family Genealogy Series" focuses on genealogy research tactics and resources with key New York institutions. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Class of '74: Congress After Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship
In November 1974, following the historic Watergate scandal, Americans went to the polls determined to cleanse American politics. -
College Station, TX - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Bush Birthday Celebration and Tribute
94th birthday celebration for President George Bush and a tribute to Mrs. Bush. The celebration is from 11am to 3pm with snacks and refreshments. Family reading will also be held in honor of Barbara Bush's legacy. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:00am
Hat's Off to Harry! Puppet Show
A fun-filled puppet show about the adventures of young Harry Truman created by the experts at the Puppetry Arts Institute.
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June 10 Sunday
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Roses and Rosé at the Richard Nixon Library
Snacks, sips and sunshine! -
Austin, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: Autopen
Exhibit on display from January 20, 2018 - June 10, 2018.
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June 9 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm
International Archives Day
The National Archives joins the worldwide celebration of International Archives Day and its theme of “Archives: Governance, Memory, and Heritage” with hands-on activities .
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June 8 Friday
College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Summer Film Series: The Incredibles
Join us for the second film in our 2018 Summer Film Series, as we dive into the superhero world of the “The Incredibles.” -
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour with Archivist Tammy Williams
Archivist Tammy Williams will tell the story of the Trumans' love and devotion to each other through the letters they exchanged over their nine year courtship and fifty-three years of marriage. -
Kansas City, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour: Dear Bess, Love Harry
History Happy Hour at the Truman Library, 500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, MO. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s Unknown Soldier & WWI’s Most Decorated Heroes Who Brought Him Home
In “The Unknowns,” celebrated military historian Patrick O’Donnell illuminates the saga behind the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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June 7 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Independent Media and the Rule of Law
Distinguished journalists and other guests will discuss the nexus between a robust rule of law and a robust independent media, drawing on lessons from recent decades from the U.S. and abroad. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDDonald Rumsfeld Lecture
Donald Rumfeld: "When the Center Held: Gerald Ford and the Rescue of the American Presidency"
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June 6 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Congressman James Rogan
Former Congressman James Rogan: Author of On to Chicago: Rediscovering Robert F. Kennedy and the Lost Campaign of 1968 -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Age of Eisenhower: William Hitchcock
In honor of the 74th anniversary of D-Day, join us for a free public program focusing on how Eisenhower’s accomplished military career prepared him for serving as Commander-in-Chief through the Cold War. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 2:30pm
White House Lunch and Tour with Guest Speakers Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is pleased to offer a White House Lunch and Tour with special guest speakers.
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June 2 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Symphony at Sunset
Annual Symphony Concert to commemorate D-Day Anniversary -
Washington, DC - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
The “Write” Stuff Family Activities
Engage with award-winning authors through author/illustrator spotlights and hands-on activities that explore methods they use to integrate research into their work. -
Dallas, TX - 11:00am to 11:45am
Bluebonnet Tour
Scheduled Saturdays through June 2, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is again offering its tremendously popular, docent-guided Bluebonnet Tours. -
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 12:30pm
The “Write” Stuff Author Conversations
Hear from award-winning authors about how they use research to make their writing come alive. (For upper elementary students and adults) -
Dallas, TX - 10:00am to 10:45am
Bluebonnet Tour
Scheduled Saturdays through June 2, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is again offering its tremendously popular, docent-guided Bluebonnet Tours.
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May 30 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
John Crocker reading and book signing
John Crocker discusses and signs his book "Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees: Lessons from our Closest Relatives." -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 9:30pm
An Evening with Jake Tapper
An Evening With Jake Tapper
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May 29 Tuesday
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The Heart of America
Panelists including James and Deborah Fallows, and Hillary Frey, executive editor of HuffPost, shed light on contemporary issues facing the heart of America. -
Independence, MO - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
2018 Harry S. Truman Public Service Award Ceremony
Janet Napolitano will visit the Library to accept the 2018 Harry S. Truman Public Service Award and deliver remarks about public service.
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May 28 Monday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Eastern Iowa Brass Band Concert
Band concert on Memorial Day -
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony
Wreath laying and remarks by Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, a decorated Marine Corps veteran of the iconic Battle of Iwo Jima. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closes: "Viet Stories: Recollections & Regeneration"
An exhibition remembers the past and captures the diversity and transformation of the contemporary Vietnamese American community over the last 40+ years.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.