Past Events
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May 11 Saturday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:15pm
Iron Jawed Angels
The film "Iron Jawed Angels" tells the remarkable story of a group of young women who put their lives on the line to fight for American women’s right to vote. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Rightfully Hers Discovery Carts
Visit the hands-on discovery carts to investigate the journey of American women’s fight to win the vote.
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May 10 Friday
Washington, DC - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Amending America: How Women Won the Vote
In this one-woman performance, Kate Cambell Stevenson combines music and theater to tell the story of the fight for the ratification of the 19th Amendment. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote
Author Susan Ware looks beyond the national leadership and gives voice to the thousands of women who protested, petitioned, and insisted on their rights
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May 6 Monday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Film Screening of GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II
Film screening with Park University of GI Jews in the Jenkin Theater at Park University, 8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO.
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May 4 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Make a Card for Mom
Get ready for Mother's Day and come and create a Mother's Day card in the museum's classroom from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM on Saturday, May 4. This free program is open to all!
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May 3 Friday
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Citizen Jane Film Screening
Film Screening of the documentary "Citizen Jane: Battle for the City."
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May 2 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Unwanted: America, Auschwitz, and a Village Caught in Between
Author Michael Dobbs tells the powerful story of German Jews from the village of Kippenheim who sought American visas to escape Nazi Germany.
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May 1 Wednesday
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
“Chasing the Moon” Screening and Discussion
“Chasing the Moon” Screening and Discussion
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April 30 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lecture with Author David Priess
Author David Priess discusses his book, "How to Get Rid of a President: History's Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where We Find Ourselves: The Photographs of Hugh Mangum, 1897–1922
Hugh Mangum’s photographs are an unparalleled document of life in the turbulent history of the American South at the turn of the 20th century. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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April 29 Monday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lecture With Author David Priess
Author David Priess discusses his book, "How to Get Rid of a President: History's Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives". -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Special Exhibit Opens: Apollo 11: One Giant Leap for Mankind
Special Exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The exhibit opens April 29, 2019, and runs through January 12, 2020. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South
Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers's book bridges women’s history, the history of the South, and African American history. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
How to Get Rid of a President
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Speaking about his book, How to Get Rid of a President: Historys Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives, David Priess presented a lively narrative describing all the ways throughout history from impeachment to death that presidents have either left office prematurely or just barely avoided doing so.
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April 28 Sunday
West Branch, IA - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Kites Over Hoover Park
Bring your kite and join the kite performance team, 180 Go! at the annual kite flying event.
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April 25 Thursday
College Station, TX - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Issues Forum: "Mark Burns: Grand Canyon Photography"
This Issues Forum is in conjunction with an exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum, “Grand Canyon Photographs: Celebrating the Centennial 1919-2019,” photographed and curated by Mark Burns. -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
“Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins” Screening and Discussion
“Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins” Screening and Discussion
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April 24 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
First: Sandra Day O’Connor, An American Life
Evan Thomas's authoritative biography of America’s first female Supreme Court justice is based on exclusive interviews and first-time access to Justice O’Connor’s archives. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
James Campbell Author Program
James Campbell discusses and signs his book "Mississippi Witness."
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April 23 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Valerie Jarrett Author Program
Former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett discusses her book "Finding My Voice" with Stacey Abrams. -
College Station, TX - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Inequality in Education: What Have We Learned and How Can We Fix It?
Please join us for an Education Policy Workshop featuring Dr. Susan Dynarski who will speak about her research relating to inequality in education.
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April 22 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Albatross Film Screening
Earth Day screening of the documentary "Albatross" -
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of President Nixon's Passing with California Governor Pete Wilson
Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of President Nixon's Passing with California Governor Pete Wilson
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April 21 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closes: Pompeii, The Exhibition
Features over 150 authentic artifacts preserved in volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
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April 20 Saturday
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:30am to 2:00pm
Corks and Crafts: Wine Tasting Event
Wine Tasting Event -
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:30am to 11:30am
Historical Betty Ford Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Museum. -
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Collaborating Collectors: Herbert & Lou Hoover - Exhibit Opens
Temporary exhibit featuring rarely displayed items of Lou and Herbert Hoover. Exhibit opens today.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.