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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting


The FOIA Advisory Committee will consider proposed recommendations from its three subcommittees, focusing on records management, FOIA vision, and time/volume. Find an Event

The Women’s Fight: The Civil War’s Battles for Home, Freedom, and Nation


In "The Women’s Fight," Thavolia Glymph examines women's roles and lives in the Civil War. Find an Event

The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court


In "The Rule of Five," Richard J. Lazarus tells the story of how an unlikely team of lawyers and activists won the most important environmental case ever brought before the Supreme Court. Find an Event

Washington, DC, Premiere of "Nomad" by Werner Herzog


We present the Washington, DC, premiere of Werner Herzog's film "Nomad," inspired bu Bruce Chatwin's passion for the nomadic life. Find an Event

Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults


Story time is for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for January is Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Find an Event

What Remains: Bringing America’s Missing Home from the Vietnam War


Sarah E. Wagner tells the stories of America’s missing service members and introduces us to the scientists and others who seek to bring the missing back home. Find an Event

Harriet Tubman Tribute and Performances


Join us for a special tribute to the amazing Harriet Tubman: spy, scout, U.S. Civil War nurse, abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, and woman suffrage supporter. Find an Event

World War II Code Girls: What’s in a Name?


Cara Moore Lebonick takes you through the process of tracking down “Code Girl” personnel records and deciphering what they can reveal. Find an Event

Washington’s End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle


In "Washington’s End," Jonathan Horn tells the story of George Washington’s final years. Find an Event

Beyond Charlottesville


Governor Terry McAuliffe, joined by former Members of Congress, will discuss his recent book,  Beyond Charlottesville.
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