Past Events
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August 16 Friday
West Branch, IA - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
West Branch Movie Night
Free movie - Pirates of the Caribbean -
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
History Happy Hour: In the Kitchen with Bess
History Happy Hour: Join archivist Tammy K. Williams as we do a deep dive into Mrs. Truman's recipe box. -
Kansas City, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour: In the Kitchen with Bess
Archivist Tammy K. Williams will take a deep dive into Mrs. Truman's recipe box, accompanied by a wine, beer and spirits tasting. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
George Mason: The Founding Father Who Gave Us the Bill of Rights
William G. Hyland, Jr. discusses his biography of George Mason, a participant in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
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August 15 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Red Summer 1919: Commemorating the Past, Confronting its Presence
Evening lecture with Dr. Geoff Ward on Red Summer 1919 at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Genealogy Workshop
Search your family history.
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August 13 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A Conversation with James Hansen, Author, "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong"
James Hansen, New York Times bestselling author, will discuss the remarkable life of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon. -
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ike Book TALK - Once Upon a Town
Ike Book TALK series -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Black Site: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World
Philip Mudd discusses how, after 9/11, the CIA transformed into a war-fighting intelligence service to help prevent future terrorist attacks.
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August 12 Monday
West Branch, IA - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Macrame Workshop
Learn to macrame!
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August 9 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ford After Five Event
Ford After Five: Swinging and Swearing In!
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August 8 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lincoln's Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation
The story of secret battles waged by Union agents in the Civil War
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August 7 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults.
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August 6 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy
Christian B. Keller discusses the unique relationship between Generals Lee and Jackson, two leaders who often won despite overwhelming odds against them.
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August 3 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 5:30pm
The Great Humanitarian: Herbert Hoover
A conference on Hoover's humanitarian efforts. -
Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Vintage Base Ball Game
Annual vintage base ball game held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library Campus.
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July 30 Tuesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
We Return Fighting: Red Summer Remembered
Free evening lecture with Dr. Saje Mathieu and Cameron McWhirter on Red Summer Remembered. This event will take place at the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
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July 29 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Author Kasey Pipes at the Nixon Library
Kasey Pipes will discuss his long-awaited biography about Richard Nixon in the President’s post-White House years of 1974 to 1994.
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July 26 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Constitution in Action Learning Lab
Families will work together to research for a simulated Presidential press conference.
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July 25 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Josh Douglas author program
Josh Douglas discusses and signs his new book "Vote for US." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ford After Five: Photos & Phones
Tips and tricks to make your digital photos pop! -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Film Screening: All the President's Men
The Presidents on the Big Screen series continues with American political thriller All the President’s Men, telling the exhilarating story of the journalists who broke the Watergate scandal. -
West Branch, IA - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday Afternoon Family Theater
Free movie - The Greatest Showman. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn with the White House Historical Association
This series includes guest speakers, authors, films, lectures, and panel discussions. -
Washington, DC - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Rights and Responsibilities Learning Lab
Families will work together to research for a simulated Presidential press conference. -
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Camp 2019
STARS Summer Camp Exploring History 2019 The STARS (STudio ARt and Science) - STEAM elements.
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July 24 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
NPS Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults.
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July 23 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
50th Anniversary: Apollo 11 Splashdown Celebration Dinner
An Evening with Legendary Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
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July 22 Monday
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Camp 2019 dates: July 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25
The STARS (STudio ARt and Science) - STEAM elements. Offering fun and fascinating activities, such as making a science model able to move, cartoon drawing, art animation, and role-playing!
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July 20 Saturday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:15pm
First Man
The feature film "First Man" tells the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the Moon. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Celebration Presented by ATT
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the longest-distance phone call in history with the phone that made it happen, on display in the Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind Special Exhibit. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 8:00am to 10:00am
Space Race: 5K
This race is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the kick off to a day of family fun. -
Kansas City, MO - 8:30am to 11:00am
Dr. Lynn Bondurant to Discuss The Legacy of Apollo: 50 Years and Still Counting
Morning lecture with Dr. Lynn Bondurant at Science City/Union Station. Admission fee applies.
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July 19 Friday
West Branch, IA - 6:30pm
West Branch Movie Night
Free family movie - Finding Dory -
Washington, DC - 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Moonwalk One
In 1970, NASA released this feature-length documentary that details the comprehensive coverage surrounding the July 1969 launch of Apollo 11 to the Moon. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
From the Earth to the Moon: Mare Transquilitatis
An episode of the 1998 HBO series "From the Earth to the Moon" focuses on the astronauts' preparation for the Apollo 11 mission.
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July 18 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Judge Gergel: Unexampled Courage
Judge Richard Gergel will discuss his recent book, "Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring." -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Apollo 11
A new documentary about the Apollo 11 mission uses newly discovered film footage and audio recordings. -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Genealogy Workshop
Search your family history. -
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Summer Camp 2019
STARS Summer Camp Exploring History 2019 The STARS (STudio ARt and Science) - STEAM elements.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.