Past Events
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January 6 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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January 5 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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January 4 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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January 3 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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December 31 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 5:00pm
EXHIBIT CLOSES: Deliverance: America and the Famine in Soviet Russia, 1921-1923
Deliverance tells the story of one of the greatest humanitarian efforts, with Herbert Hoover and the American Relief Administration’s providing food and medical relief during the Soviet famine.
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December 30 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 29 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 28 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 27 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 26 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 23 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 22 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 21 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 20 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 19 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 16 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
“Ask an Archivist, Converse with A Curator” will be held Friday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This month the discussion will center on “Christmas Cards and Christmas Gifts". -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
“Ask an Archivist, Converse with A Curator” will be held Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This month's discussion will center on “Christmas Cards & Christmas Gifts". -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 15 Thursday
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5)
During this interactive program, students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights using historical primary sources from the National Archives. -
Online - 1:15pm to 2:00pm
The Bill of Rights Protects You (Grades 6–12)
During this interactive program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2)
During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 14 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
If Gold Is Our Destiny: How a Team of Mavericks Came Together for Olympic Glory
In "If Gold Is Our Destiny," Sean P. Murray shares the story of how a group of free-spirited players and their demanding coach became one of the greatest indoor volleyball teams of all time. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 13 Tuesday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series
The Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series will be held Tuesday, December 13. Special guest, New York Times Best Selling Author, Douglas Brinkley Douglas Brinkley. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 12 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 9 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 8 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
Kevin R.C. Gutzman’s "The Jeffersonians" chronicles the men, known as the Virginia Dynasty, who served as President from 1801 to 1825. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program—Meet George Mason
Actor Don McAndrews portrays George Mason, known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights," who in 1787 refused to sign the Constitution because he believed it did not secure individual rights. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 7 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 6 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Becoming America: How We Gained and Secured Freedom and Self-Government
This lecture series is being presented by the National Archives and the Center for Civics Education at Concordia University Irvine. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 5 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 2 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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December 1 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
David Maraniss's book "Path Lit by Lightning" tells the story of Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation who rose to fame for his athletic prowess. Anita Thorpe, Jim Thorpe's granddaughter, will attend. -
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Third meeting of 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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November 29 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Nixon Legacy Forum: Laying the Foundation for the Modern Presidency: Reorganization Plan 2 of 1970
A panel for former members of the Nixon White House staff will discuss how Nixon's transformation of national security and domestic agencies laid the foundation for the modern Presidency.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.