Past Events
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May 26 Tuesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
At-Home Learning: I is for Ike
This interactive story time will introduce our youngest historians to the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower through primary sources and the alphabet. For grades K-2, 30-40 minutes.
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May 25 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closes: ...Like It’s 1999: American Popular Culture in the 1990s
This exhibit will relive the golden, hopeful years that came after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before 9/11.
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May 21 Thursday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Truman and Hoover: WWII Food Relief
Please join us for a special conversation about the relationship between the presidents in providing food relief following WWII. -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning:The Constitution at Work: Middle and High School Edition
Students will analyze primary sources to examine the powers of the Federal Government and discover how the Constitution created a stronger central government. For grades 7-12, 45 minutes.
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May 20 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm
Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Modifying Existing Activities
Teachers and parents of students in all grade levels can join us to learn how to modify online activities for their students on DocsTeach.org.
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May 19 Tuesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: The Constitution at Work: Elementary Edition
Learn, via analysis of primary source documents, about the content, impact, and perpetual relevance of the U.S. Constitution to the daily lives of American citizens. For grades 4-6, 45 minutes.
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May 14 Thursday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: President Reagan and the Cold War
Engage with primary texts, photos, and speeches from the 1980s. Learn about the role of diplomacy and presidential rhetoric and commitment in ending the Cold War. For grades 11-12, 45 minutes.
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May 12 Tuesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: The Candy Bomber and the Berlin Airlift
In June 1948, the Soviet Union cut surface traffic to and from the city of West Berlin. Find out how President Truman reacted and discover the story of the candy bomber. For grades 3-8, 45 minutes. -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDFinding Family: Finding Your Female Ancestors on Naturalization Records
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services historian, Zack Wilske will discuss the many ways to locate women in naturalization records.
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May 10 Sunday
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closes: Wounded War Dogs
James Mellick’s “Wounded Warrior Dogs” includes six wood-carved dogs, all wounded or rehabilitated and representing wartime service. They circle a small coffin draped in an American flag.
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May 7 Thursday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: Victory Gardens: No Sacrifice is Too Small
Students will analyze the motivation and impact of the Victory Garden as well as the patriotism and propaganda that surrounded them. For grades 6-8, 45 minutes.
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May 6 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm
Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Choosing an Activity
Teachers and parents of students in all grade levels can join us to learn how to decide which tools to use for online activities for students on DocsTeach.org.
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May 5 Tuesday
Online - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
At-Home Learning: Dear Mr. President
Students will analyze children’s letters to President Eisenhower. Then they will practice civic engagement by writing their own letter to the current President. For grades 3-8, 45-60 minutes.
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April 30 Thursday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: The Space Shuttle Challenger
Explore the mission and meaning of the space shuttle "Challenger." Learn about the journey of a teacher in space and explore the role of President Reagan during this national crisis. For grades 8-12, 45 minutes.
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April 29 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm
Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Assigning and Viewing Student Work
Teachers and parents of students in all grade levels can join us to learn how to assign activities for students to complete on DocsTeach.org, and how to access completed student work.
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April 28 Tuesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: Ending the War in Japan
Students will role-play President Truman and his advisers as they debate how to end World War II. For grades 9-12, 45 minutes.
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April 26 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDDenial (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.
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April 25 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 10:00am to 3:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDKites Over Hoover Park
Annual family kite flying event featuring 180 Go! kite performance team.
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April 24 Friday
Simi Valley, CA - 5:30pm to 10:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDSpring and Shout Dinner and Dance: Tribute to and Ronny and the Classics Neil Diamond
Kick off the start of spring with our 3rd annual Spring and Shout Dinner and Dance: Tribute to Neil Diamond and Ronny and the Classics! Hot August Nights provides a spectacular Neil Diamond experience.
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April 23 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:15pm to 8:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDWild About Harry
Wild About Harry is the Truman Library Institute’s annual fundraising dinner benefiting the presidential library and celebrating the legacy of Harry S. Truman.
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April 22 Wednesday
Dallas, TX - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDCPH David Woolner
LPGWB partnership lecture with Center for Presidential History -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm
Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Finding and Sharing Primary Source Documents
Teachers and parents of students of all grade levels can join us to learn how to find primary sources and utilize our resources for primary source analysis on DocsTeach.org.
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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.
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April 19 Sunday
Dallas, TX - 8:00am to 2:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDVolunteer Appreciation Week
Refreshments for volunteers and docents.
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April 16 Thursday
West Branch, IA - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDTravels 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.
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April 14 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDLecture 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 CANCELLEDEvenings 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 CANCELLED2020 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 CANCELLEDFinding 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.
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April 11 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
EVENT CANCELLEDEisenhower 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 CANCELLEDHarry'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.
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April 10 Friday
Online - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
At-Home Learning: Herbert Hoover and the Bonus March: Presidential Blunder or Necessary Action?
In this session we will explore the Bonus March and Presidential decision-making. For grades 9-12, 1 hour.
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April 8 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
At-Home Learning: Reorganizing the Executive Branch
Herbert Hoover was a champion of government efficiency for over 40 years, before, during, and after his Presidency. Find out how he streamlined the Federal government. For grades 4-7, 45 minutes. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Educator Webinar: Analyzing Primary Sources from a Distance
This professional development webinar for teachers is part of the National History Day series, Teaching History Virtually.
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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.
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April 5 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDConspiracy (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.
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April 4 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 9:00am to 4:45pm
EVENT CANCELLEDSmithsonian Magazine Museum Day
Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a #MuseumDay ticket.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.