Past Events
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March 1 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Celebrating Girl Scouts
The Clinton Center celebrates Girl Scouts Week all month long. -
Dallas, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: First Ladies: Style of Influence
The George W. Bush Presidential Center announces a new spec. exhibit, giving visitors an inside peek at the role first ladies’ have played behind the scenes and on the world stage throughout our nation’s history.
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February 28 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
14th Annual Showcase of Academy Award–Nominated Documentary Feature Nominee: Faces Places
The National Archives hosts the 14th annual free screenings of the Academy Award® nominees in four categories. -
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A Conversation with David Lucander
The Roosevelt Library -- to commemorate African American History Month -- will present "A Conversation with David Lucander" author of WINNING THE WAR FOR DEMOCRACY: THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON MOVEMENT, 1941-1946. -
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: "Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion"
Experience the genius of Leonardo da Vinci through over 30 machines based on his visionary designs.
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February 27 Tuesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Remembering Vietnam - A Conversation with Dr. Jim Willbanks
Dr. James Willbanks will discuss his experience working on the Ken Burns and Lynn Novick PBS film The Vietnam War, as well as his personal experiences while serving during the conflict. -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The Looming Tower Screening
Preview and discussion of the new Hulu limited drama series The Looming Tower.
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February 26 Monday
Kansas City, MO - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
From Bandana Land to No Man's Land: James Reese Europe's Musical Journey with Michael Dinwiddie
Michael Dinwiddie will speak about James Reese Europe and his impact on jazz in Europe during World War I. This event will be at the GEM Theater in partnership with the American Jazz Museum and Park University. -
Independence, MO - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Margaret Truman Memorial Reading Group - February Meeting
In February, the Reading Group will convene to discuss Murder at Union Station, an entertaining mystery novel about the shooting of a mobster-turned-government informer shortly before a meeting with his biographer.
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February 25 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Arts Council of Dickinson County Winter Film Festival - Kubo and the Two Strings
Arts Council of Dickinson County annual winter film festival - Kubo and the Two Strings
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February 24 Saturday
Washington, DC - 6:30pm to 9:00am
Archives Sleepover
Have you ever wondered what happens in a museum after the building closes and the lights go out? Now’s your chance!
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February 23 Friday
Atlanta, GA - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
The Long Civil Rights Movement: As Documented within the holdings of the National Archives at Atlanta
Many historical topics and records will be highlighted that document the important narrative of the Long Civil Rights Movement in the 19th and 20th centuries. -
Fort Worth, TX - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Census Records in Historical Context
Learn how to gain a better understanding of the historical context of the time when a specific census was taken and how it will inform your research.
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February 22 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Lincoln-Douglas(s) Debates: Known and Unknown
This is the Lincoln-Douglass debate that never happened—using words from their actual correspondence and commentary. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ken Leinbach lecture
The Carter Library and Trees Atlanta present Ken Leinbach, a nationally recognized science educator and leader in community-based environmental education. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
H.W. Brands: "The Golden Age of the Senate"
Join "Bill" Brands as he discusses the three statesmen who dominated national politics throughout the first half of the nineteenth century. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch and Learn - Tim Rives - WWI Soldier Poetry
Monthly Lunch and Learn Lecture series with light lunch -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Great Stain: Witnessing American Slavery
In her book, author Noel Rae provides first-hand accounts from former slaves, slave owners, and even African slavers.
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February 21 Wednesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture and Book Signing with Scott Lamb
We will be having a lecture and book signing with Scott Lamb on his latest book, The Faith of Donald J. Trump: A Spiritual Biography. Books may be pre-purchased during the reservation process. -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Race and The Future of Texas Public Education
An intimate panel discussion and audience Q&A -
Yorba Linda, CA - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The U.S., China, and the Geopolitics of the South China Sea
Addresses question: how can the U.S and China reduce the risk of conflict, and work on a peaceful and equitable resolution in this pivotal international waterway? -
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance
The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to showcase traditional West African rhythms and movements. -
Austin, TX - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Teacher Workshop-The Struggle for Voting Rights: From the 15th Amendment to Today
One-day teacher workshop focusing on the history of minority voting rights in the United States.
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February 19 Monday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
The Presidency and the Press
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the relationship between the White House Press Corps and the President, how it has evolved over the past century, and how it works today. -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Presidential Planes, Trains, Carriages, and Cars
A talk about Presidential travel presented by a Hoover Library archivist. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Annual Presidents' Day Celebration
This celebration includes fun for the whole family, including crafts, musical entertainment, storytelling, and presidential and first lady look-alikes. Hot dogs, pie, and other all-American food will be available for purchase. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:00am
2018 White House Ornament Reveal
You heard it here first: This year's official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament will honor President Truman and his administration. -
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 11:00am
Presidents Day Cookies
Visitors to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum will take a culinary journey through the past few centuries as they sample cookies baked according to favorite recipes of former presidents. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Special Featured Document Display: Emancipation Proclamation
See a rare display of the Emancipation Proclamation, February 17–19. -
Atlanta, GA - 9:00am to 4:45pm
Exhibit Opening: Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits
"Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits" features 48 iconic photographs of Americans who have distinguished themselves in fields as diverse as business, medicine, entertainment, politics and the arts.
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February 18 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Arts Council of Dickinson County Winter Film Festival - Hidden Figures
Arts Council Winter Film Festival film - Hidden Figures -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Special Featured Document Display: Emancipation Proclamation
See a rare display of the Emancipation Proclamation, February 17–19.
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February 17 Saturday
Hyde Park, NY - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Book Talk: Paul Brandus
The Roosevelt Library will present an author talk and book signing at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 with Paul Brandus author of THIS DAY IN PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY in the Henry A. Wallace Center. -
Hyde Park, NY - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Documents on Display: Presidential Autographs
The Roosevelt Library will host a President's Day Weekend event Documents on Display: Presidential Autographs, February 17, 2018. Attendees can view a selection of presidential autographs from the Library archives. -
Austin, TX - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Liberty! Equality! and Fireworks!
Acclaimed production of Gregory S. Perrin's Liberty! Equality! And Fireworks! -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: "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. -
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with Shaw Pong Liu's Exploring China
Master musician Shaw Pong Liu takes audiences on a dynamic musical journey. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Emancipation Proclamation Family Activities
Learn more about this important document through hands-on discovery. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 5:30pm
Special Featured Document Display: Emancipation Proclamation
See a rare display of the Emancipation Proclamation, February 17–19.
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February 16 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital
Chris Myers Asch and George Derek Musgro tell the tumultuous, four-century story of race and democracy in our nation's capital.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.