Past Events
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November 4 Friday
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9–12)
Students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States with particular focus on the effort to lower the voting age to 18.
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November 3 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
The meeting of the CFO Council is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals, and the public. The CFO Council is tasked with developing recommendations to increase agency FOIA compliance and efficiency.
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November 1 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Last Campaign: Sherman, Geronimo and the War for America
H. W. Brands follows the lives of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and Apache war leader Geronimo to tell the story of the Indian Wars and the final fight for control of the American continent.
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October 31 Monday
Online - 3:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 3:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 1:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 1:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 11:00am
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 11:00am
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on.
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October 28 Friday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program—Meet Babe Didrikson
Meet Babe Didrikson (as portrayed by actor Linda Kenyon), a two-time gold medal Olympian who broke many barriers for women in sports.
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October 27 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn - October 2022
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2022 program theme is "Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader" and will focus on family, military, presidency, and mentorship. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
In the Houses of Their Dead: The Lincolns, the Booths, and the Spirits
Author Terry Alford tells the story of Abraham Lincoln through the strange points of contact between his family and that of the man who killed him, John Wilkes Booth.
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October 26 Wednesday
Online - 4:15pm to 4:45pm
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. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2)
During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
"All American: The Power of Sports" Curator Lecture
Join the curator for an an illustrated lecture on the conception, research, and execution of the exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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October 22 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Sports in the Archives Family Day
Join us at the National Archives as we explore the wide world of sporting with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports" and participate in exciting family activities.
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October 20 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Show Trial: Hollywood, HUAC, and the Birth of the Blacklist
In "Show Trial," Thomas Doherty takes us behind the scenes of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings into alleged Communist subversion in the movie industry.
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October 19 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson
Historian David S. Brown traces President Andrew Jackson’s unusual life and legacy and sheds new light on his place in our nation’s history, focusing on his role as a popular leader.
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October 14 Friday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962
POSTPONED
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October 13 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Family Histories and Beyond: Investigations in 1950 U.S. Census Sheets
Join a panel of experts from leading libraries across the United States as they show us how the newly opened 1950 Census can help extend, expand, and enrich the picture we draw from genealogical investigations.
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October 11 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Evenings at Ease - October 2022
The Evenings at Ease series is held the 2nd Tuesday of alternating months at 7 p.m.
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October 6 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress
Authors Judy Tzu-Chun Wu and Gwendolyn Mink discuss Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
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October 1 Saturday
Online - 3:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 3:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 1:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 1:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 11:00am
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 11:00am
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on.
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September 29 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Poise, Professionalism, and a Little Luck: The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962
A panel discussion will illustrate how the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis has changed as new sources of previously classified information have been released in the 60 years since the crisis.
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September 28 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence
Historian and former CIA officer Nicholas Reynolds uncovers the definitive history of American intelligence during World War II, illuminating its key role in securing victory.
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September 27 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
37 Words
In partnership with ESPN, we present a screening of episode one of the documentary 37 Words, which tells the inspiring story of Title IX. Olympic Gold Medal–winning swimmer Donna De Verona will speak.
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September 23 Friday
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
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.
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September 22 Thursday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Sports and Women: Telling the Stories of the Quest for Equality
Pioneering writers and filmmakers share their experiences in breaking barriers for women in sports and speak to the challenging issues faced by women at the highest levels of athletic performance. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
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. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Duck and Cover: Eisenhower, the Cold War, and the Atomic Bomb
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2022 program theme is "Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader" and will focus on family, military, presidency, and mentorship.
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September 21 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles Over Workers’ Rights and American Empire
Peter Dreier, co-author of "Major League Rebels," will present a history of the baseball reformers and revolutionaries who challenged their sport and society. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
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.
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September 20 Tuesday
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.
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September 19 Monday
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
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.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.