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February 15 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
The Barber of Little Rock: One Man’s Fight to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Showing of the award-winning documentary and 2024 Academy Award nominated, “The Barber of Little Rock” and a conversation with Arlo Washington, producer Taren Robinson & directors John Hoffman and Christine Turner. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet George Washington Carver
Meet George Washington Carver, the noted American agricultural scientist, educator, and inventor, as portrayed by Keith Henley of American Historical Theatre.
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February 13 Tuesday
Independence, MO - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Bess Tea
Commemorate Bess Wallace Truman's birthday at our annual Bess Tea. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War
Edda L. Fields-Black will describe the Combahee River Raid, when Harriet Tubman ventured into the heart of slave territory—Beaufort, SC, to live, work, and gather intelligence for a daring raid.
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February 12 Monday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Celebrating 10 Years of the David M. Rubenstein Records of Rights Gallery
To honor the first decade of the Rubenstein Records of Rights Gallery, this program examines how rights are defined over time in our participatory republic.
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February 1 Thursday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Clinton Presidential Center Presents “The First State Visit”
Dr. Ryan P. Semmes, Director of Research for the Grant Presidential Library, will present on the first state dinner. The historic event was held at the White House in December 1874 to honor King Kalākaua of Hawaii.
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January 31 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Antonia Hylton, Author of Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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January 29 Monday
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
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
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.
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January 27 Saturday
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Paint and Sip
Inspired by the Thomas Hart Benton mural Independence and the Opening of the West, you'll create a keepsake while sipping mocktail mimosas and enjoying light brunch refreshments.
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January 25 Thursday
Washington, DC - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction
Author Fergus Bordewich and Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will discuss how President Ulysses S. Grant battled both Southern enemies of Reconstruction and Northern conciliators. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Garrett Graff, Author of UFO: The Inside Story
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum welcomes back Garrett Graff to discuss his recent book, UFO: The Inside Story of the US Governments Search for Alien Life Here - and Out There. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Global Food Security and U.S. National Security
The 2024 programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.
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January 24 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
When Watergate Changed the World with Garrett M. Graff
Join the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation as we explore the legacy of Watergate
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January 23 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 4:00pm
American Red Cross Community Blood Drive
American Red Cross Community Blood Drive at the Reagan Library
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January 19 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. "What does an Archivist do?". -
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
Lynn Smith, audio visual archivist, will share a lighthearted look at activities and events the Hoovers participated in over the years. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. "What does an Archivist do?" is the January theme. -
West Branch, IA - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
Lynn Smith, audio visual archivist, will share a lighthearted look at activities and events the Hoovers participated in over the years.
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January 18 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Deborah Sampson
Come learn about Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in the American Revolutionary War.
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January 17 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Paul Bolster, Author of Saving the Georgia Coast
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m/
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January 9 Tuesday
Abilene, KS - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDClassic SimCity Game Night - Evenings at Ease
The Evenings at Ease series is held the 2nd Tuesday of alternating months. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Defiance of the Patriots: The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America
Benjamin L. Carp's new book tells the full story of an iconic episode in American history—the Boston Tea Party—exploding myths, exploring the unique city life of 18th-century Boston.
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January 6 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 10:00am to 4:45pm
You Are Cordially Invited: Holidays at the Carter White House Exhibition Closes
“You Are Cordially Invited: Holidays at the Carter White House,” is on display through January 6th.
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December 15 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view items that aren’t normally on display. "Presents for the President: Happy Holidays, President Clinton!" is the December theme. -
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
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. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources. -
Online - 12:15pm to 12:45pm
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. -
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 11:30am
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view items that aren’t normally on display. "Presents for the President: Happy Holidays, President Clinton!" is the December theme.
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December 14 Thursday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Romney: A Reckoning - Featuring McKay Coppins, Author and Award-winning Journalist
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Romney: A Reckoning is a remarkably illuminating biography of one of America’s most fascinating political figures. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet James Monroe
Meet James Monroe, lawyer, U.S. diplomat, and Founding Father, best known for drafting the “Monroe Doctrine,” which is the U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere and turns 200 this year.
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December 12 Tuesday
Online - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
The Race for America: Black Internationalism in the Age of Manifest Destiny
R. J. Boutelle will discuss what Manifest Destiny meant for African Americans.
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December 11 Monday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
“The World as it Could Be: Human Rights from the Ashes of War” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75.
“The World as it Could Be: Human Rights from the Ashes of War” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75.
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December 10 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Santa at the Center
Meet Santa Claus and celebrate the holidays like it’s 1993! Thirty years ago this year, the Clintons spent their first holiday season in the White House. Join us for a family-friendly holiday celebration.
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December 9 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 11:00am to 1:00pm
The Kay R. Pace School of the Arts Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 9, 2024
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December 8 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closes: "Learning to Serve, Serving to Learn: AmeriCorps During the Clinton Administration"
"Learning to Serve, Serving to Learn: AmeriCorps During the Clinton Administration," a pop-up and virtual exhibit, marks the 30th anniversary of Americorps.
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December 7 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Our Promise: 100 Years of the American Battle Monuments Commission
"Our Promise" is a documentary film that honors both the sacrifice of the fallen and the dedication of the American Battle Monuments Commission to fulfilling its unique mission. -
Online - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Seventh meeting of the 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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December 4 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Arkansas Civic Health Index
A panel discussion on the Arkansas Civic Health Index moderated Dr. Jay Barth, Director of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum.
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December 3 Sunday
Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Abilene Municipal Band's Holiday Concert
Annual holiday concert performed by the Abilene Municipal Band.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.