Past Events
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September 18 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Panel and Preview: The American Vice President
A preview screening event of the new PBS documentary will be followed by a panel discussion. -
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, September 18.
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September 14 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Children's Author Read and Greet: Dr. Randell E. Trammell's "Presidential Pals: Discovering the Legacy of Jimmy Carter"
Join author Dr. Trammell and illustrator Heather Smith on an adventure with Georgia Caroline, Lincoln, & Emery Claire as they travel to Plains, GA, and step into the remarkable world of President and Mrs. Carter!
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September 13 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Clinton Presidential Presents: What's Working
On the eve of another session of the Clinton Global Initiative, learn through this panel conversation how CGI reimagined philanthropy almost 19 years ago and is taking action on the most pressing challenges today. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00am to 11:00am
Exhibit Opening: ArtPrize
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
The second meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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September 11 Wednesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series with Luis A. Miranda Jr.
The political strategist, philanthropist, advocacy consultant, and author discusses his own life and "the Latino Spirit's" impact on American public life.
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September 10 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
The Pardon with Ken Gormley
Esteemed author and president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley, will address one of the most controversial decisions ever made by a U.S. President during a turbulent time in American history. -
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic
Author Lindsay M. Chervinsky and Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will discuss President John Adams and the second U.S. Presidency.
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September 9 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
First meeting of the 2024-2026 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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September 5 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
"Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey's Cold War" by Barry Werth
Barry Werth is an award-winning journalist and the acclaimed author of seven books.
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September 4 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Alejandro Brittes - Book Talk & Concert
Author & Musician Alejandro Brittes Book Talk & Concert -
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
A Conversation with Governor Gretchen Whitmer
An evening with Michigan Governor Whitmer centers around a conversation about her new book "True Gretch" that tells the story of her personal and political life during a combative time in politics.
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September 3 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lawrence Spinelli, author of "Watergate's Unexpected Hero"
"Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino Jr. tells the story of a legislator whom Washington commentators assumed would cower under national scrutiny." -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Truman Book Club "Truman" by David McCullough
Truman Book Club "Truman" by David McCullough -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Lessons From the First Month of the Ford Presidency with Barry Werth and Hank Meijer
50 years after the Supreme Court ruling against Nixon’s claims of executive privilege, his subsequent resignation, Ford’s ascension to power, the conflicts of his first 31 days, and the pardon, we have much to learn
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August 26 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
What's Next? The Legacy of the "West Wing"
Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack will discuss their new book, “What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service.”
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August 22 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
"Presidential Grave Hunter" by Kurt Deion
Fascinated by the U.S. presidents since age seven, Kurt Deion embarked on a mission to visit each chief executive’s burial site. Both his grave quest and his love of history expanded over time. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
August 2024 Lunch & Learn
The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.
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August 21 Wednesday
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, August 21.
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August 17 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Tattling Tales presents, "Rosie and the Butterfly: The Official Children's Show of the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail"
For Mrs. Carter's birthday commemoration, Tattling Tales will perform puppetry with costumes, backdrops, & narratives to follow the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly while learning about the life of the First Lady. -
Independence, MO - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Civil War Symposium
Civil War Symposium -
Atlanta, GA - 10:00am to 4:00pm
FREE Book Giveaway with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
In commemoration of Mrs. Carter's birthday, we are partnering with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to give out FREE BOOKS to kids! -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: "Commanding the Screen: The American Presidency in Film and Television"
This exhibit delves into the cinematic portrayal of fictional and non-fictional presidents as symbols of the nation's spirit, values, and historical destiny using original costumes, props, and other memorabilia. -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Free Admission at William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
Celebrate President Clinton’s birthday with us on Saturday, August 17! You can tour the museum, including replicas of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, plus our new exhibit, Commanding the Screen, free of charge!
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August 16 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
"Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!" In celebration of President Clinton's 78th birthday, we will highlight the gifts and birthday cards given to him during his administration. -
West Branch, IA - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
Celebrate Herbert Hoover's birthday with Hoover AV Archivist Lynn Smith as she shows newsreel films showing birthday celebrations of the 31st President. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
"Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!" In celebration of President Clinton's 78th birthday, we will highlight the gifts and birthday cards given to him during his administration.
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August 15 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Nellie Bly
Meet Nellie Bly, an American journalist who made a name for herself by going undercover to expose and report on the realities of working situations.
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August 14 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 1:00pm to 1:15pm
Cartifacts! Chats and Artifacts
Join us for a brief behind-the-scenes talk in the Museum Gallery
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August 12 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jay Hakes, author of "The Presidents and the Planet"
Carter Museum Theater
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August 10 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Honoring Hoover: Family & Historian Roundtable Discussion
Celebrate Herbert Hoover's 150th birthday with a special Q&A event highlighting the lives and legacies of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover.
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August 9 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford 50th Anniversary Celebration with the West Michigan Whitecaps
In honor of President Ford's legacy and his significant contributions to our nation, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum is sponsoring "Gerald R. Ford 50th Anniversary Celebration" at the LMCU Ballpark. -
Independence, MO - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Teacher Appreciation Event
Join the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum – and many other regional museums and historic sites – for Teacher Appreciation Night, an exclusive evening for the whole family to celebrate educators. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am to 12:00pm
How a President Can Make a Positive Difference in Our World
Gerald R. Ford historian Richard Norton Smith moderates a discussion with Mike Ford, Steve Ford, Carla Hills, and Albert Zapanta. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ford at 50: Decisions That Defined a Presidency
This original temporary exhibit uses an array of materials from the Museum's collection This original temporary exhibit uses an array of materials from the Museum's collection
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August 8 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
The Day That Rocked America - And Began a New Era
President Ford’s friends and family will reflect on the pivotal events of August 8 and 9, 1974, and discuss how that 24- hour period changed Ford’s family, American politics, and world history. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
A President Resigns: 50 Years Later
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum presents A President Resigns: 50 Years Later, a virtual panel discussion on the resignation.
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August 6 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
"Of White Ashes" by Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto
Constance and Kent Matsumoto will discuss their award-winning historical novel "Of White Ashes" that was inspired by Kent's parents' survival stories from WWII. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Living in Grand Rapids: A Historic Look at Redlining, With Grand Rapids Public Museum
Take a historic look at how housing segregation has shaped Grand Rapids.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.