Past Events
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October 25 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDClinton Presidential Center Presents: The Promise of a Healthier Generation – Then & Now
This panel overviews the nearly 20 years of work by the Alliance for Healthier Generation to promote healthy environments so that young people can achieve lifelong good health.
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October 24 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Megan Gorman, author of "All the Presidents' Money"
Author and financial expert Megan Gorman to discuss her new book, All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Atoms for Peace and the American Public
The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.
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October 23 Wednesday
Online - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual Open House for Educators: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Presented in partnership with The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and The White House Historical Association
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October 22 Tuesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents The Cinematic Journey of Abraham Lincoln
Dr. Ian Hunt, Chief of Acquisitions for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will explore numerous films that have portrayed Lincoln, from silent shorts to Spielberg’s 2012 historical drama.
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October 18 Friday
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Film Screening & Discussion - "The American Presidency on the Screen"
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Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for January is "What Does an Archivist Do?". -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for January is "What Does an Archivist Do?".
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October 17 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
"Awakening of the Spirit of America" by Paul M. Sparrow
Paul M. Sparrow is a writer, historical consultant, and the former Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
The American Presidency on Screen
"The American Presidency on Screen" is a project that seeks to help reverse today's trend toward political polarization that threatens the basic strengths that have underpinned the "great experiment." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Grand Rapids Champions Women's Rights: LVW, Betty Ford, and the ERA
Dr. Liette Gidlow of Wayne State University explores the development of the League of Women Voters in Grand Rapids and First Lady Betty Ford's historic membership during the fight for the ERA.
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October 16 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Teaching About Elections with Political Cartoons from the National Archives
In this virtual professional development workshop for grade 6–12 educators, discover how classic political cartoons can engage students in studying elections and understanding their role in civic life. -
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Listening Session with Civic Arkansas
This Civic Arkansas listening session, co-sponsored by the Clinton Presidential Center, is an opportunity to talk about the good things happening in communities and barriers to participating in civic engagement. -
Independence, MO - 11:00am to 11:30am
White Glove Wednesdays
Get up close and personal with some of the most unique artifacts at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum on Wednesday, October 16.
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October 15 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Nathan Thrall, author of "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama"
Pulitzer Prize winner Nathan Thrall presents his acclaimed book, “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama.” Hosted by Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and the Carter Center Human Rights Program. -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Black in Appalachia
Sit in on a live-recorded episode of the Black in Appalachia podcast. Enkeshi El-Amin will lead a discussion on Black life in Eastern Kentucky's coal communities with scholars William H. Turner and Karida Brown. -
Independence, MO - 5:00pm to 6:15pm
National History Day virtual workshop
Rights and Responsibilities in the 20th Century
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October 13 Sunday
Dallas, TX - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Presidential Leadership in Times of War: Author talk with Paul Sparrow
This conversation will have an emphasis on President Franklin Roosevelt during WWII and President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. -
Simi Valley, CA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Special Exhibit Closes October 13, 2024- Defending America & The Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI
Join us at the Reagan Library for a fun and informative exhibition on Star Wars – both the real-world technology of SDI, as well as items from the movie phenomenon.
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October 12 Saturday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Doris Kearns Goodwin: Navigating the Current Political Climate
Please join us for an evening with world-renowned presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and New York Times #1 best-selling author Doris Kearns Goodwin. -
Washington, DC - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Lovely One: A Memoir with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
In partnership with the 2024 March on Washington Film Festival, we will host a conversation between podcaster Kai Wright and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. -
Abilene, KS - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Celebrating Ike's Birthday Day 2 of 2
President Eisenhower Birthday Schedule: Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
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October 11 Friday
Abilene, KS - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Celebrating Ike's Birthday - Day 1 of 2
President Eisenhower Birthday Schedule: Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
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October 10 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
SIGNATURE EVENT: Truman Medal for Economic Policy
Truman Medal for Economic Policy; Proud to announce Thomas Hoenig, honoree. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of "What If We Get It Right?"
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Songs That Healed a Nation with Reverend Robert Jones
Join us as Reverend Robert Jones performs and tells the stories of many of America’s most iconic songs of healing.
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October 9 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Panel and Film: The American Presidency on Screen
A panel discussion will follow the film screening "The American Presidency on Screen"
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October 8 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Inside the Vault: National Treasure—Fact or Fiction
Inside the Vault is a new series of monthly virtual public programs. In our first program, the hosts of the National Treasure Hunt podcast examine the Declaration of Independence through the lens of the 2004 film.
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October 7 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Terry Szuplat, author of "Say It Well"
Author Talk with President Obama's White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat
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October 6 Sunday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:30pm
James Baldwin—Born With The Thunder
In a celebration of James Baldwin's centennial, we will show the 1989 documentary "The Price of the Ticket" and host a panel discussion. Presented in partnership with the 2024 March on Washington Film Festival.
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October 3 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: President's Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: President's Commission on the Arts and Humanities
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October 1 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Truman Library Book Club
We will read and discuss David McCullough's "Truman" over 3 months -
Atlanta, GA - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Live Remote Broadcast of "All Things Considered" in celebration of Jimmy Carter's 100th year
Join GPB's Peter Biello for a live remote broadcast of All Things Considered at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. -
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 4:30pm
President Jimmy Carter's 100th Birthday Celebration
Admission is 100 cents to celebrate President Carter's 100 years! Come sign the President's Birthday Book!
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September 30 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Mary Ellen Curtin, author of "She Changed the Nation"
She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan’s Life and Legacy in Black Politics
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September 28 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
JC100 Film Festival
Celebrate President Carter’s 100th birthday with a movie under the stars! Saturday, September 28 @ 8:00pm: Star Wars: A New Hope -
Grand Rapids, MI - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: ArtPrize
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Roger Williams 100th Birthday Celebration Concert & Discussion Panel
Celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Pianist to the Presidents! -
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 10:00pm
JC100 Film Festival!
Help us celebrate President Jimmy Carter’s 100th year with an all-day film festival sponsored by our generous friends at the Plaza Theater and Atlanta Film Society! -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00am to 9:00am
JC 100 Fun Run
1 and 3 mile run to celebrate Jimmy Carter's 100th year! Kindly sponsored by Highland Runners.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.