Past Events
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October 10 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
SIGNATURE EVENT: Truman Medal for Economic Policy
Truman Medal for Economic Policy; Proud to announce Thomas Hoenig, honoree. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of "What If We Get It Right?"
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Songs That Healed a Nation with Reverend Robert Jones
Join us as Reverend Robert Jones performs and tells the stories of many of America’s most iconic songs of healing.
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October 9 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Panel and Film: The American Presidency on Screen
A panel discussion will follow the film screening "The American Presidency on Screen"
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October 8 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Inside the Vault: National Treasure—Fact or Fiction
Inside the Vault is a new series of monthly virtual public programs. In our first program, the hosts of the National Treasure Hunt podcast examine the Declaration of Independence through the lens of the 2004 film.
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October 7 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Terry Szuplat, author of "Say It Well"
Author Talk with President Obama's White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat
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October 6 Sunday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:30pm
James Baldwin—Born With The Thunder
In a celebration of James Baldwin's centennial, we will show the 1989 documentary "The Price of the Ticket" and host a panel discussion. Presented in partnership with the 2024 March on Washington Film Festival.
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October 3 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: President's Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Clinton Presidential Center Presents: President's Commission on the Arts and Humanities
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October 1 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Truman Library Book Club
We will read and discuss David McCullough's "Truman" over 3 months -
Atlanta, GA - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Live Remote Broadcast of "All Things Considered" in celebration of Jimmy Carter's 100th year
Join GPB's Peter Biello for a live remote broadcast of All Things Considered at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. -
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 4:30pm
President Jimmy Carter's 100th Birthday Celebration
Admission is 100 cents to celebrate President Carter's 100 years! Come sign the President's Birthday Book!
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September 30 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Mary Ellen Curtin, author of "She Changed the Nation"
She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan’s Life and Legacy in Black Politics
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September 28 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
JC100 Film Festival
Celebrate President Carter’s 100th birthday with a movie under the stars! Saturday, September 28 @ 8:00pm: Star Wars: A New Hope -
Grand Rapids, MI - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: ArtPrize
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Roger Williams 100th Birthday Celebration Concert & Discussion Panel
Celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Pianist to the Presidents! -
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 10:00pm
JC100 Film Festival!
Help us celebrate President Jimmy Carter’s 100th year with an all-day film festival sponsored by our generous friends at the Plaza Theater and Atlanta Film Society! -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00am to 9:00am
JC 100 Fun Run
1 and 3 mile run to celebrate Jimmy Carter's 100th year! Kindly sponsored by Highland Runners.
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September 27 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Be Bold Like Betty
Join us and partnering organizations as we host a free event featuring panels of physician specialists, breast cancer survivors and their family, tours of the Mobile Mammography bus, and access to the new exhibit.
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September 26 Thursday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Bradley Tusk, author of "Vote With Your Phone" in conversation with Martin Luther King III
Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Film Screening and Q&A: "American: An Odyssey to 1947"
Join us for a film screening and Q&A session with film director Danny Wu and Laura Williams. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Ribbon Cutting for Showcase Exhibit "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer"
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the showcase exhibit "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer." Special remarks will be given by Dr. Colleen Shogan, Archivist of the United States. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
September 2024 Lunch & Learn
The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Researching Court-Martial Records at the National Archives at St. Louis
Know Your Records: Learn about the history of court-martial records, examples of record at the National Archives at St. Louis, and step-by-step guidance on requesting these records.
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September 21 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Exhibition opening: "100 Portraits for 100 Years of Jimmy Carter"
September 21st until November 30th
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September 20 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
For this month's "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" event, we highlight the quick-changing nature of technology in the Clinton White House as cell phones, websites, and email became a norm of life. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
For this month's "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" event, we highlight the quick-changing nature of technology in the Clinton White House as cell phones, websites, and email became a norm of life.
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September 19 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Thomas Jefferson
Meet Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, and learn how he influenced the founding principles of our nation.
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September 18 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Harry S. Truman Book Award
The Truman Library Institute proudly announces that the 2024 Harry S. Truman Book Award will be awarded to Steve Drummond during a public book event in Kansas City, Missouri. -
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
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.