Past Events
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December 16 Friday
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.
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November 22 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Last Hill: The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle that Defined WWII
In "The Last Hill," Bob Drury and Tom Clavin tell the incredible story of one Ranger battalion's heroism and courage in World War II.
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November 18 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
"Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator"
The Clinton Library is continuing its monthly programming "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator", Friday, November 18. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
"Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator"
The Clinton Library is continuing its monthly programming "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator", Friday, November 18.
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November 17 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Clinton Presidential Library and Museum Thursday Trivia Takeover
Join the staff of the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum as we takeover Thursday Trivia at Stone's Threw Brewing, in Little Rock. Test your knowledge of presidential trivia and win prizes! -
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Bending Toward Justice: Voting Rights from the Civil Rights Era to Today
A hybrid presentation featuring Dr. John A. Kirk, George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock discussing voting rights from the Civil Rights era to today. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Uniting America: How FDR and Henry Stimson Brought Democrats and Republicans Together to Win World War II
In "Uniting America," Peter Shinkle tells the story of a crucial bipartisan alliance in U.S. history, when FDR appointed two prominent Republicans to his cabinet. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Patton in Morocco
2022 Annual Theme DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER: THE MAKING OF A LEADER
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November 15 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022
Clinton Presidential Center Presents a Conversation with Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen A. Smith, authors of “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022." -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Critical Conversations: Separation of Powers and the State of American Democracy
A panel of constitutional and legal experts will discuss the importance of the constitutional principle of separation of powers, how it has been tested, and what is needed to keep our democracy going.
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November 10 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Young Learners Children’s Book Program—Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talkers Story
In his illustrated book "Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code," Joseph Bruchac depicts the life of an original Navajo code talker while capturing the importance of heritage.
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November 9 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Special Film Screening in Commemoration of Veterans Day
In commemoration of Veterans Day, we will screen two classic U.S. Government–produced films from the Second World War: "The Battle of Midway" and "Prelude to War."
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November 8 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
How Ike Led with Susan Eisenhower
November Book Selection: How Ike Led by Susan Eisenhower
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November 4 Friday
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9–12)
Students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States with particular focus on the effort to lower the voting age to 18.
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November 3 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
The meeting of the CFO Council is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals, and the public. The CFO Council is tasked with developing recommendations to increase agency FOIA compliance and efficiency.
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November 1 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Last Campaign: Sherman, Geronimo and the War for America
H. W. Brands follows the lives of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and Apache war leader Geronimo to tell the story of the Indian Wars and the final fight for control of the American continent.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.