Past Events
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February 15 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Under This Roof: A History of the White House
ANN ARBOR AND GRAND RAPIDS --Paul Brandus, author of Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency, addressed overflow audiences at both the Library and Museum in February. He traced the history of the White House since its construction in 1800, noting that it is older than many other historic residences of world leaders, such as Buckingham Palace, the Imperial Palace in Japan, and the Kremlin. He described the architectural and decorative additions made by various presidents, as well as specific events that took place during certain administrations. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Under This Roof: A History of the White House
ANN ARBOR AND GRAND RAPIDS --Paul Brandus, author of Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency, addressed overflow audiences at both the Library and Museum in February. He traced the history of the White House since its construction in 1800, noting that it is older than many other historic residences of world leaders, such as Buckingham Palace, the Imperial Palace in Japan, and the Kremlin. He described the architectural and decorative additions made by various presidents, as well as specific events that took place during certain administrations. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Under This Roof: A History of the White House
ANN ARBOR AND GRAND RAPIDS --Paul Brandus, author of Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency, addressed overflow audiences at both the Library and Museum in February. He traced the history of the White House since its construction in 1800, noting that it is older than many other historic residences of world leaders, such as Buckingham Palace, the Imperial Palace in Japan, and the Kremlin. He described the architectural and decorative additions made by various presidents, as well as specific events that took place during certain administrations. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Under This Roof: A History of the White House
ANN ARBOR AND GRAND RAPIDS --Paul Brandus, author of Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency, addressed overflow audiences at both the Library and Museum in February. He traced the history of the White House since its construction in 1800, noting that it is older than many other historic residences of world leaders, such as Buckingham Palace, the Imperial Palace in Japan, and the Kremlin. He described the architectural and decorative additions made by various presidents, as well as specific events that took place during certain administrations. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Under This Roof: A History of the White House
ANN ARBOR AND GRAND RAPIDS --Paul Brandus, author of Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency, addressed overflow audiences at both the Library and Museum in February. He traced the history of the White House since its construction in 1800, noting that it is older than many other historic residences of world leaders, such as Buckingham Palace, the Imperial Palace in Japan, and the Kremlin. He described the architectural and decorative additions made by various presidents, as well as specific events that took place during certain administrations. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Under This Roof: A History of the White House
ANN ARBOR AND GRAND RAPIDS --Paul Brandus, author of Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency, addressed overflow audiences at both the Library and Museum in February. He traced the history of the White House since its construction in 1800, noting that it is older than many other historic residences of world leaders, such as Buckingham Palace, the Imperial Palace in Japan, and the Kremlin. He described the architectural and decorative additions made by various presidents, as well as specific events that took place during certain administrations. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room
Story Time for children -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 14 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 13 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 11 Saturday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
“Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Consultation
Genealogy Consultations -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 10 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 9 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 1:30pm
Disturbing the Peace: Creating a New Story for Conflict Resolution Panel Discussion
OFFSITE – Afternoon Public Program -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 8 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm
The Blood of Emmett Till
Civil Rights Movement Program and Book Signing -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 7 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 6 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 4 Saturday
Washington, DC - 6:30pm
Archives Sleepover
Have you ever wondered what happens in a museum after the building closes and the lights go out? Now’s your chance! -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 3 Friday
Fort Worth, TX - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Highlighting African American History at NARA
Slave manifests, census records, court documents, and other National Archive resources highlight the rich history of the African American experience. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 2 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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February 1 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm
Althea
2016-2017 documentary film series with GKCBHSG - Film Screening and Discussion - 6:00 p.m. reception/6:30 p.m. film -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Japanese Internment
Come to the Boeing Learning Center to engage in hands-on activities related to Japanese Internment.
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January 31 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 30 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 28 Saturday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
“Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Consultation
Has a genealogical problem stumped you? Sign up for first-come, first-served 20-minute appointments at the Microfilm Research desk on Saturday. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 27 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 26 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm
A Passion for Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service
Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates discusses his latest book, A Passion for Leadership. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 25 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm
Able Archer 83: The Secret History of the NATO Exercise That Almost Triggered Nuclear War
Author Nate Jones tells the chilling story about how, in November 1983, a Soviet misinterpretation of NATO war games almost led to nuclear war. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Children practice their listening skills, participate in group activities, and a craft. January’s theme is Rosie the Riveter. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 24 Tuesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm
First Amendment Under Fire: Global Challenges to Press Freedom
Evening Lecture - 6:00 p.m. reception/6:30 p.m. program -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 23 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
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January 21 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Family Activities—Presidential Inaugurations
Come to the Boeing Learning Center in January and engage in hands-on activities related to Presidential inaugurations.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.