Past Events
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July 4 Thursday
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
2019 Fourth of July Celebration at the Nixon Library
Witness history with Revolutionary War encampments and battle skirmishes featuring real musket fire! -
Abilene, KS - 10:00am to 11:00am
Celebrate July 4 at the National Archives!
Broadcast of the Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony -
College Station, TX - 9:30am to 10:00pm
"I Love America!" Fourth of July Celebration
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is proud to host the College Station Noon Lions Club's "I Love America" Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, 2019 at the George Bush Presidential Library. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Taste American Chocolate (R)
Free samples of American Heritage (R) Chocolate -
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00am to 11:30am
Live Stream in Museum Auditorium
Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony -
Washington, DC - 8:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day at the National Archives with music, dramatic reading of the Declaration of Indepencence, family activities, and more!
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July 3 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Years Bring Enlightenment: The Friendship and Politics of Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Re-enactors of these two historic figures discuss their differing views on the issues of the revolutionary period of our nation.
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July 2 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Faulkner Murals: Revealing Their Stories
Lester Gorelic describes the making of and composition of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution murals in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington.
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July 1 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Widow Washington: The Life of Mary Washington
Martha Saxton discusses her new biography of Mary Ball Washington, the mother of our first President, George Washington. -
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: Wit and Humor: American Political Cartoons
From the earliest days of our nation, political cartoons appeared as powerful tools of expression for both the powerful and powerless.
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June 30 Sunday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Taste American Heritage Chocolate (R)
Samples of chocolate -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th at the National Archives in Washington, DC
Reading of the Declaration of Independence in a morning program and a day of activities inside the National Archives Building -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Free samples of American Heritage (R) Chocolate
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June 29 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Patriotic Cookie Decorating Workshop
The Pink Umbrella will lead a cookie decorating workshop. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Taste American Heritage (R) Cocolate
samples of chocolate -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Free samples of American Heritage (R) Chocolate
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June 28 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Step by Step: Building a Feminist Movement, 1941–1977
This film by Joyce Follet follows the lives of eight Midwestern women, six of whom became founders of NOW.
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June 27 Thursday
Los Angeles Area - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Discover America's Official Records and How to Use Them
Join us for one or both free programs about the public institution that's been keeping America's official records for almost 200 years, and learn how to use the research center located just 70 miles east of L.A. -
Los Angeles Area - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Discover America's Official Records and How to Use Them
Join us for one or both free programs about the public institution that's been keeping America's official records for almost 200 years, and learn how to use the research center located just 70 miles east of L.A. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn - U.S. Census
U.S. Census, then and now
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June 25 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The Apollo
The HBO documentary "The Apollo" chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jim Auchmutey author program
Jim Auchmutey discusses and signs his new book "Smokelore." -
New York, NY - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Spend a Night at the Museums in Lower Manhattan on June 25th
Visit the National Archives at New York City on June 25th and spend a Night at the Museums in Lower Manhattan visiting the museums and historic landmarks of Lower Manhattan.
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June 23 Sunday
Boston, MA - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution
Todd S. Purdum, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses his new book, Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution.
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June 21 Friday
College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Summer Film Series: "WALL-E"
Stop by and enjoy the second movie of our 2019 Summer Film Series, “WALL-E.” Walt Disney Pictures released this touching science-fiction animation in 2008. -
West Branch, IA - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
West Branch Movie Night
Free family movie - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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June 20 Thursday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Genealogy Workshop
Search your family history. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Our Lost Declaration: America’s Fight Against Tyranny from King George to the Deep State
Senator Mike Lee tells the dramatic, little-known stories of the offenses committed by the British crown against its own subjects and how the abuses of a strong central government were felt far and wide. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Buffalo Soldiers Scan-a-thon
This event is part of the Innovation Hub’s effort to digitize pension files of Black soldiers (often called Buffalo Soldiers) who applied for military pensions based on their service in Indian Wars campaigns.
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June 19 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
World War I Valor Medals Review
Join members of the Valor Medals Review Task Force for a discussion on their work to recognize and honor the WWI veterans who were denied the Medal of Honor due to race. -
College Station, TX - 9:00am to 11:30am
Celebrating Juneteenth Freedom's Legacy: Honoring Our Ancestors
On Wednesday, June 19 join the Bryan-College Station community-wide celebration of Juneteenth with the annual Freedom Walk and an interactive storytelling program at the Bush Center. -
Boston, MA - 9:00am to 9:00pm
NASA: From The Moon To Mars and Beyond
Apollo 11 LCM pilot Michael Collins, Charles Bolden, Ellen Ochoa, and Dava Newman discuss NASA with National Air and Space Museum director Ellen Stofan.
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June 18 Tuesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Screening of "Road Not taken."
The Carter Library and Friends of Mimosa hall present a free screening of "Road Not Taken." -
Kansas City, MO - 6:00am to 7:00pm
Election Day
The National Archives is a polling site on August 7 from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Expected additional foot traffic and limited parking.
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June 17 Monday
West Branch, IA - 10:00am to 11:00am
Crafting for Kids - The Mini Olive Studio
Create a fun animal necklace.
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June 16 Sunday
Atlanta, GA - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Elaine Welteroth author program
Elaine Welteroth discusses and signs her book "More Than Enough."
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June 15 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Jenna Brayton author program
Young women from the Obama Administration discuss their book, "Yes She Can."
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June 14 Friday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jennifer Berry Hawes author program
Jennifer Berry Hawes discusses and signs her new book "Grace Will Lead Us Home." -
Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Army Wreath Laying Ceremony
Army Wreath Laying Ceremony
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June 13 Thursday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Meet Teasel Muir-Harmony, National Air & Space Museum Curator
Book talk and lecture on “Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects”
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.