Past Events
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December 1 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come for a 45 minute docent talk on holidays in the White House! Talks will be at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM.
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November 29 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ansley Quiros Author Program
Ansley Quiros discusses and signs her book "God With Us: Lived Theology and the Freedom Struggle in Americus, Georgia." -
College Station, TX - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2018
Join us as we light the George Bush Presidential Library Center's Community Christmas Tree! The ceremony will include musical entertainment and special guest tree lighters.
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November 28 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Presidents of War
A new book from Michael Beschloss looks at how various Presidents made decisions to go to war. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lecture and Book Signing - Michael Giorgione - Author of Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shares the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Special Evening with David Harris
David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee, will be the featured speaker at this Members Only event. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shared the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. In his book, Inside Camp David, Giorgione combines fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shared the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. In his book, Inside Camp David, Giorgione combines fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shared the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. In his book, Inside Camp David, Giorgione combines fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shared the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. In his book, Inside Camp David, Giorgione combines fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
A Fierce Glory: Antietam—The Desperate Battle that Saved Lincoln and Doomed Slavery
A new book from Justin Martin examines the Battle of Antietam, a key turning point in the Civil War. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shared the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. In his book, Inside Camp David, Giorgione combines fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, CEC, USN (Ret.) shared the first-ever insider account on Camp David, providing an insight into life at this secret hideaway used by presidents and their families for over 75 years. In his book, Inside Camp David, Giorgione combines fascinating first-person anecdotes of the presidents and their families with storied history and interviews with commanders both past and present. -
Austin, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: 1968 Olympics
Exhibit on display June 23, 2018 - November 28, 2018.
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November 27 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ellen Meacham Author Program
Ellen Meacham discusses and signs her book "Delta Epiphany: Robert F. Kennedy in Mississippi."
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November 25 Sunday
Boston, MA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: JFK 100--Milestones & Mementos
This exhibition marks the centennial anniversary of President Kennedy's birth.
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November 23 Friday
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with Wampanoag National Singers and Dancers
Join the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers as they share stories of both their history and modern culture in a performance that culminates with a full audience powwow in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
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November 20 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Three- to 5-year-olds will hear stories about Thanksgiving in the White House.
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November 19 Monday
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The Rise of Populism in the US and Europe
Salena Zito and Brad Todd, authors of The Great Revolt, and John Judis, author of The Populist Explosion, examine the rise of populism, with Heather Cox Richardson, Boston College professor of history. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: All Aboard, America! Holiday Train Display
Annual Christmas celebration featuring large train displays.
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November 18 Sunday
Hyde Park, NY - 9:00am to 5:00pm
6th Annual Veteran Arts Showcase
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a weekend long Veteran Arts Showcase -- featuring works by local artists, photographers, and authors with military backgrounds.
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November 17 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Holiday Traditions
Exhibit Opening: Annual holiday exhibit of decorated Christmas trees. -
Hyde Park, NY - 9:00am to 5:00pm
6th Annual Veteran Arts Showcase
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a weekend long Veteran Arts Showcase -- featuring works by local artists, photographers, and authors with military backgrounds.
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November 16 Friday
Hyde Park, NY - 9:00am to 5:00pm
6th Annual Veteran Arts Showcase
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will host a weekend long Veteran Arts Showcase -- featuring works by local artists, photographers, and authors with military backgrounds.
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November 15 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Elaine Weiss Lecture
Elaine Weiss Lecture: "The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote" -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
U.S. Premiere of “The Tokyo Trials”
A new documentary film marks the 70th anniversary of the trials of Japanese leaders charged with war crimes after World War II. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
David Kaplan Author Program
David Kaplan discusses and signs his book "The Most Dangerous Branch." -
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Discussion: "Democracy and the Midterms"
On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., the FDR Library and Museum will present a discussion, “Democracy and the Midterms: Analyzing 2018 and the Path Forward,” with Rick Wilson and Alexander Heffner.
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November 14 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Remembering Vietnam: A Conversation About What Happens after Duty, Honor, Country
An expert panel discusses support and resources for Vietnam veterans. -
Austin, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: Dog Days of Summer
Exhibit on display June 16, 2018 - November 14, 2018.
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November 13 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Building Integrity, Building Ford: A Documentary
Relive the 21-year journey of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) from concept to commissioning. -
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Panel Discussion on The Criminalization of Policy with American Public Square
Panel discussion with American Public Square on The Criminalization of Policy at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS. -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Woman in the Arena Award
Women in the Arena Award -
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Film Screening.."The Most Unknown"
"The Most Unknown" will be screened and followed by a discussion of the film. -
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
"The Most Unknown" Film Screening and Discussion
Free Screening of the film "The Most Unknown," followed by a discussion. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The Soul of America: The Battle for our Better Angels
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham discusses his new book, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, with longtime former ABC correspondent Ann Compton. -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Finding Family: To Know and Discover: Genealogical Resources at the New York Historical Society Library
Finding Family: To Know and Discover: Genealogical Resources at the New York Historical Society Library -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court
Richard Brookhiser vividly chronicles America's greatest judge, John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice of the United States for 34 years. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Veterans Day Transcribathon
Join us in celebrating Veterans Day with a 72-hour transcribathon focused on uncensored, handwritten reflections from World War II soldiers on war and military service.
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November 12 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Veterans Day Event with General McChrystal
Veterans Day event with remarks by General McChrystal
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.