Past Events
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March 22 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: Peace and Human Rights
In this dual biography, E. Stanly Godbold Jr. chronicles the professional and personal lives of the powerful couple who have worked together to promote international health, conflict resolution, and democracy.
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March 19 Sunday
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 1:30pm
Family Day at the Archives, Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters
Join us for a day of family-friendly activities in the Boeing Learning Center as we welcome the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters to the National Archives! -
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
EXHIBIT CLOSES: 1968: The Folsom Redemption
1968: A Folsom Redemption is a collection of photographs and memories of two journalists lucky enough to be among a handful of eyewitnesses to the historic Johnny Cash concerts at Folsom Prison.
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March 17 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The Agreement brought an end to “The Troubles,” a period of ethno-nationalist violence plaguing Northern Ireland since the 1960s. -
Online - 1:00pm to 3:15pm
Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty
"Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty" is a visually powerful film biography of America’s Interior Secretary under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archvist, Converse with a Curator
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The Agreement brought an end to “The Troubles,” a period of ethno-nationalist violence plaguing Northern Ireland since the 1960s.
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March 15 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science
Kate Zernike will discuss the story of how 16 highly accomplished women on the MIT faculty came together to fight against discrimination at MIT.
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March 14 Tuesday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Diamond Dreams: Women in Baseball
Join a discussion about a new exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, "The Diamond Dreams: Women in Baseball," and about the future of women in Major League Baseball.
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March 13 Monday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Making Access Happen: FOIA at the National Archives
Panel discussion highlighting various program offices across the National Archives and how the Freedom of Information Act intersects with the work at the National Archives.
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March 10 Friday
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources.
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March 9 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Julia Child
Julia Child (portrayed by Linda Kenyon) shares stories of her youth, her love of cooking, and her role as a traveling the world as a top-secret communicator during World War II.
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March 8 Wednesday
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Who Let Them In?: Pathbreaking Women in Sports Journalism
Joanne Lannino will discuss the stories of the tenacious and resilient female sportscasters and writers who paved the way for those who followed.
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March 7 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Civic Learning Week Opening Forum
Civic Learning Week kicks off with a forum in Washington, DC, to encourage a national dialogue about why civic education is needed more than ever.
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March 3 Friday
Online - 9:00am to 10:00am
Rebellion or Revolution? Understanding the American Revolutionary War
This joint program from the US National Archives and UK National Archives explores records from both collections that reveal American and British perspectives on patriotism and loyalty in the American Revolution.
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March 2 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Fourth meeting of the 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee
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March 1 Wednesday
Online - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life
NEW DATE — In "The Permanent Resident," Philip Levy discusses the principal archaeological sites of Washington’s life, revealing what they say individually and collectively about him.
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February 27 Monday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson
In this new comprehensive biography, Ashley Brown narrates the public career and private struggles of tennis Hall of Famer Althea Gibson.
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February 26 Sunday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Author Talk by Hal Elliott Wert
Historian Hal Wert will discuss his new book, "Hoover vs. Roosevelt: Two Presidents Battle Over Feeding Europe and Going to War."
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February 23 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
“Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop – Executive Orders and Civil Rights
During this online workshop, teachers will examine primary sources to discover how and why Presidents have issued executive orders to advance civil rights. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Guadalcanal Campaign 1942-43: A Defining Moment in American History
A panel of historians discusses the Guadalcanal Campaign, a decisive point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn: Eisenhower, the Cold War, and the American Role
This monthly Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2023 program theme is "Difficult Decisions." Join us all year for a deep dive into the challenges faced during the Eisenhower era.
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February 22 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
O Say Can You Hear?
Mark Clague recounts the history of “The Star Spangled Banner” and how its meaning has evolved. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History
"The Lincoln Miracle" tells the vivid story of a consequential political moment in American history—Lincoln’s nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 Presidential election.
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February 20 Monday
Boston, MA - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Presidents' Day Festival
Join us for a day of presidential storytelling, musical performances, and more that brings history to life for all ages. -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Free Admission To the Clinton Library and Museum on Presidents Day
In honor of President's Day, free admission will be given to all of our Clinton Library and Museum guests.
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February 17 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: "A Night of Poetry and Jazz" Registration required
Clinton Presidential Center Presents "A Night of Poetry and Jazz." Leron McAdoo, a nationally known poet, will take Africa’s oral tradition with jazz music brought to you by Tim Anthony and Friends. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
An Evening with Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.
Reverend Robert B. Jones Sr. offers an evening of music in conjunction with the new feature exhibit on display at the Ford Museum. -
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
NARA staff will share a selection of gifts given to the Clintons and the American people and will lead a discussion about their meaning. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Co-Discoverer Matthew Henson: Breaking Barriers of Polar Exploration During a Time of Segregation and Racism
A panel will discuss the life of explorer Matthew Henson, who spent years exploring the Arctic with Robert E. Peary. -
Online - 12:15pm to 12:45pm
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K–2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
NARA staff will share a selection of gifts given to the Clintons and the American people and will lead a discussion about their meaning.
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February 16 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement
Journalist and author Mark Whitaker explores the momentous year that redefined the civil rights movement. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ford and the Recognition of Black History Month
Learn about President Ford's role in recognizing Black History Month in 1976 by taking a peek into the Museum's artifact collection.
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February 15 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
“Remember the Maine”: 125th Anniversary Discussion
A panel of historians and archivists will discuss the sinking of the USS "Maine" and the start of the Spanish-American War.
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February 13 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series
New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley will speak. Dr. Jay Barth, director of the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, will moderate the conversation.
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February 11 Saturday
Online - 11:00am to 2:30pm
“First in Flight” Family Day in the Boeing Learning Center
Meet Orville Wright and join us for a day of family-friendly activities in the Boeing Learning Center as we celebrate National Inventors’ Day!
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February 9 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Matthew Henson
Meet Matthew Henson, the famous African American polar explorer.
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February 1 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Story of Five Men’s Heroism and Sacrifice: 80 Years After the Sinking of the USAT Dorchester
Almost three-fourths of those on board the Army transport ship "Dorchester" perished when it was sunk in 1943, but a number of survivors credited the efforts of the "Four Chaplains" and a Coast Guard cook.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.