Simi Valley, CA - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

A Virtual Conversation with Chairman of the National Governors Association Governor Larry Hogan

Speaking with the Chairman of the NGA Association, Governor Larry Hogan, on the launch date for his new book, Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, a Global Pandemic, and the Toxic Politics that Divide America.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Lunch & Learn: The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In

Guest speaker: Prisca Barnes Topic: The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In

Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

The Potsdam Conference: 75 Years Later

Michael Neiberg will discuss the dramatic power dynamics and negotiations of the historic Potsdam, Germany conference and reflect on its significance 75 years later.

Simi Valley, CA - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Virtual Conversation and Book Event with Brad Thor

This is a virtual conversation with bestselling author Brad Thor on his brand-new book, Near Dark: A Thriller (The Scot Harvath Series Book 20).

Online - 1:00pm

Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence: The Final Version of the Declaration

Learn from Timothy Matlack about the parchment and ink he used for the final version of the Declaration of Independence.

Simi Valley, CA - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

A Virtual Conversation with Former Solicitor General of the United States Theodore B. Olson

A live conversation with Mr. Olson, Solicitor General, 2001-2004. During the Reagan Administration, Mr. Olson was Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, 1981-1984.

Simi Valley, CA - 9:00am to 10:30am

Defense in the Age of Covid 19: A Fireside Chat with Under Secretary Ellen Lord

Speaking with Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim, Ms. Lord will discuss U.S. defense policy in the era of COVID-19, the national security innovation base, and how flat defense budgets will impact the Pentagon.

Online - 11:00am to 11:30am

Young Learners Program: Meet Amelia Earhart

Meet Amelia Earhart in this live event from our Young Learners Program.

Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Ike Book Talk: The Alice Network

The 2020 IKE Book TALKs continue with a discussion of the book, "The Alice Network: A Novel." These discussions are open to everyone, regardless of whether or not they have read the book.

Online - 1:00pm

Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence: The Declaration is Sent Across the Colonies

Trace the path of the Declaration of Independence as copies were sent across the colonies to be read in public places, and find out Abigail Adams's response to hearing it read in Boston.

West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

4th of July Band Concert

A reading of the Declaration of Independence and a concert by Eastern Iowa Brass Band.

Online - 11:00am to 5:00pm

July 4th at the National Archives!

Learn how John Dunlap printed his famous copies of the Declaration of Independence—now known as the Dunlap broadside.

Online - 1:00pm

Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence: Congress Adopts the Declaration

John Adams shares his thoughts on government on the date when Congress reconvened and prepared to officially adopt the Declaration of Independence.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Lunch & Learn: Life at the Farm

Held the 4th Thursday every month except for November and December. The 2020 Lunch & Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Union Pacific Foundation.

Online - 11:00am to 11:30am

Young Learners Program: Meet Sally Ride

Meet astronaut Sally Ride in this live event from our Young Learners Program.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Finding Family: Finding Your Female Ancestors on Naturalization Records

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services historian, Zack Wilske will discuss the many ways to locate women in naturalization records.

Online - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

D-Day+: How?

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and the National World War II Museum discuss the enormous undertaking of keeping troops supplied following the D-Day invasion.

Online - 1:00pm

Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence: Writing the Declaration

Learn how Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five decided that the “expression of the American Mind” required a new document – the Declaration of Independence.

Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Evenings at Ease Series

Erin Miller presents her book Final Flight, Final Fight:My grandmother, the WASP, and Arlington National Cemetery

New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Finding Family: Using NARA's Online Genealogy Resources and History Hub

Overview of the National Archives website and genealogy related web page including History Hub.

Online - 1:00pm

Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence: The Initial Move Toward Independence

Learn how Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense influenced the second Continental Congress and prompted Richard Henry Lee’s writing of the Lee Resolution.

Online - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

D-Day: What If?

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and the National World War II Museum reflect on General Eisenhower's "in case of failure note" accepting full responsibility if the landings at Normandy had failed.

Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Exhibit Closes: The Continual Struggle

Artist Brian Washington’s ongoing body of artwork documenting the Civil Rights Movement and America’s historical struggle against segregation and other forms of race-based disenfranchisement.

Online - 11:00am to 4:00pm

Kansas City Virtual Museum Day

Kansas City metro area museums are uniting for a virtual museum day.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm

At-Home Learning:Presidential Reading Program

This program features three books about the presidents. Children will identify a handful of Presidents, the White House, and learn some fun facts about the office of president. For preschool-3rd grade, 30 minutes.

Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Lunch & Learn: Understanding Icons of Liberation: Bergen-Belsen and Dachau

Held the 4th Thursday every month except for November and December. The Lunch & Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Union Pacific Foundation.

Online - 11:00am to 11:30am

Young Learners Program: Meet Clara Barton

Meet Clara Barton in this live event from our Young Learners Program.

Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

EXHIBIT CLOSES: "Becoming America: How We Gained and Secured Freedom and Self-Government"

The Nixon Education Team is presenting an informative public education lecture series featuring noted Orange County history and political science professors.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm

Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Creating Your Own Activity

Teachers and parents of students in all grade levels can join us to learn how to create online activities for their students on DocsTeach.org.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:30pm

At-Home Learning: I is for Ike

This interactive story time will introduce our youngest historians to the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower through primary sources and the alphabet. For grades K-2, 30-40 minutes.

Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Exhibit Closes: ...Like It’s 1999: American Popular Culture in the 1990s

This exhibit will relive the golden, hopeful years that came after the fall of the Berlin Wall and before 9/11.

Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Truman and Hoover: WWII Food Relief

Please join us for a special conversation about the relationship between the presidents in providing food relief following WWII.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

At-Home Learning:The Constitution at Work: Middle and High School Edition

Students will analyze primary sources to examine the powers of the Federal Government and discover how the Constitution created a stronger central government. For grades 7-12, 45 minutes.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:15pm

Getting Started with DocsTeach Webinar: Modifying Existing Activities

Teachers and parents of students in all grade levels can join us to learn how to modify online activities for their students on DocsTeach.org.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

At-Home Learning: The Constitution at Work: Elementary Edition

Learn, via analysis of primary source documents, about the content, impact, and perpetual relevance of the U.S. Constitution to the daily lives of American citizens. For grades 4-6, 45 minutes.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

At-Home Learning: President Reagan and the Cold War

Engage with primary texts, photos, and speeches from the 1980s. Learn about the role of diplomacy and presidential rhetoric and commitment in ending the Cold War. For grades 11-12, 45 minutes.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

At-Home Learning: The Candy Bomber and the Berlin Airlift

In June 1948, the Soviet Union cut surface traffic to and from the city of West Berlin. Find out how President Truman reacted and discover the story of the candy bomber. For grades 3-8, 45 minutes.

New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

EVENT CANCELLED

Finding Family: Finding Your Female Ancestors on Naturalization Records

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services historian, Zack Wilske will discuss the many ways to locate women in naturalization records.

Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Exhibit Closes: Wounded War Dogs

James Mellick’s “Wounded Warrior Dogs” includes six wood-carved dogs, all wounded or rehabilitated and representing wartime service. They circle a small coffin draped in an American flag.

Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

At-Home Learning: Victory Gardens: No Sacrifice is Too Small

Students will analyze the motivation and impact of the Victory Garden as well as the patriotism and propaganda that surrounded them. For grades 6-8, 45 minutes.