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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.
  • April 16 Thursday

    West Branch, IA - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Travels 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.
  • April 14 Tuesday

    Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Lecture 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 CANCELLED

    Evenings 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 CANCELLED

    2020 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 CANCELLED

    Finding 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.
  • April 11 Saturday

    Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 2:30pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Eisenhower 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 CANCELLED

    Harry'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.
  • 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.
  • April 5 Sunday

    Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Conspiracy (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.
  • April 4 Saturday

    Abilene, KS - 9:00am to 4:45pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

    Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a #MuseumDay ticket.
  • March 29 Sunday

    West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    First 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.
  • March 26 Thursday

    Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    A 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
  • March 20 Friday

    Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Trails 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 CANCELLED

    Movie - 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 CANCELLED

    The 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.
  • March 19 Thursday

    West Branch, IA - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Lou 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 CANCELLED

    Egypt'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 CANCELLED

    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (movie screening)

    Movie screening
  • 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.
  • Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Washington, DC, Premiere of "Nomad" by Werner Herzog

    We present the Washington, DC, premiere of Werner Herzog's film "Nomad," inspired bu Bruce Chatwin's passion for the nomadic life.
  • Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am

    EVENT CANCELLED

    Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults

    Story time is for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for January is Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.

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