Events and Exhibits
Explore the history of our nation at the Presidential Libraries! See, hear, and participate in the events that changed our lives and made us who we are as a nation.
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February 18 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Operation Desert Storm: How Did it End?
On the eve of Operation Desert Storm, at the end of the final pre-war briefing in January 1991, Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney asked the VII Corps commander, “How will it all end?” -
February 19 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 01:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Archivist Gallery Chat - 50th Anniversary of Black History Month Message
On February 10, 1976, President Gerald Ford issued the first Presidential message observing the celebration of Black History Month. -
February 20 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 11:00am to 12:30pm CST
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for February is American 250 and the Constitution. -
Little Rock, AR - 02:00pm to 03:30pm CST
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
This free program allows visitors to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. The theme for February is American 250 and the Constitution. -
February 24 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:00pm to 07:15pm EST
Great Decisions Series - Beyond the Map: Africa Today with Bill Moseley
This presentation examines the evolution of food security and agricultural development in post-colonial Africa and outlines a more sustainable path forward. -
February 25 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 12:30pm CST
2026 Chemistry Road Show - Morning Session
Join Dr. Jim Pennington as he ignites imaginations & engages students using chemistry! Students and adults alike will be wowed by fire, explosions, weird polymers, and super cold materials! -
College Station, TX - 01:00pm to 03:30pm CST
2026 Chemistry Road Show - Afternoon Session
Join Dr. Jim Pennington as he ignites imaginations & engages students using chemistry! Students and adults alike will be wowed by fire, explosions, weird polymers, and super cold materials! -
Hyde Park, NY - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EST
America250 Film Series: THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE (1959)
The FDR Presidential Library presents the next program in its "America250 Film Series" with a screening of THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE (1959), February 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Wallace Center. -
February 26 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CST
Kerr-Mills Act (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
March 03 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:00pm to 07:15pm EST
Great Decisions Series - Fostering a Fourth Democratic Wave: Countering the Authoritarian Threat with Hardy Merriman
A powerful autocratic wave is sweeping the globe. According to various measures, authoritarian governments have risen and democracies have declined worldwide over the past two decades. -
March 04 Wednesday
Atlanta, GA - 07:00pm to 08:00pm EST
Carter Library Virtual Book Club
First Lady from Plains -
March 05 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EST
Jeffrey Rosen & Hank Meijer: The Pursuit of Liberty
The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America -
March 10 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:00pm to 07:15pm EDT
Great Decisions Series - The U.S. in a Changing Global Order with Michael McKinley
What does it mean for the United States to navigate a world of intensifying conflicts, shifting alliances, and renewed great-power competition? -
Abilene, KS - 06:30pm to 08:30pm CDT
Kansas Supreme Court - Special Session
The Kansas Supreme Court will conduct a special session March 10 in Abilene as part of its ongoing outreach to familiarize Kansans with the court, its work, and the role of the Kansas judiciary. -
March 11 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
Following historical records and personal accounts, "Of Pardons and Presidents" examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC. -
March 12 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
Following historical records and personal accounts, Of Pardons and Presidents examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC. -
March 17 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:00pm to 07:15pm EDT
Great Decisions Series - Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland
The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today than at any point since the Cold War. -
March 18 Wednesday
Independence, MO - 11:30am to 11:30am EDT
White Glove Wednesday: Cane
Mark Adams, Museum Director and Curator, will showcase one of Harry S. Truman's canes. -
March 21 Saturday
Independence, MO - 08:15am to 01:30pm CDT
America 250: Exploring the Past, Present & Future Influence of First Ladies
Join us for an engaging event with experts on the nation's first ladies. -
March 25 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Gerald Ford and America's Bicentennial with Thomas DeFrank
Celebrate the pivotal moments of America's Bicentennial celebration through the eyes of President Gerald Ford, as recounted by journalist Thomas DeFrank. -
March 26 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 02:00pm CDT
Alaska, Hawaii, and the Politics of Statehood (Lunch & Learn)
The Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
Gerald Ford and America's Bicentennial with Thomas DeFrank
Celebrate the pivotal moments of America's Bicentennial celebration through the eyes of President Ford, as recounted by journalist Thomas DeFrank. -
March 27 Friday
Ann Arbor, MI - 03:30pm to 04:30pm EDT
Use Your Voice with Jean Alicia Elster
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, how is your family’s story a part of that history? -
April 04 Saturday
Independence, MO - 10:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Harry's Hop 'n Hunt
Join us for our annual family day of egg hunts, kids activities, face painting and balloon artists. -
April 14 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
An Evening with General Stanley McChrystal
In conversation about his newest book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life, General McChrystal will explore what it means to live and lead with integrity. -
April 18 Saturday
Hyde Park, NY - 10:00am to 03:00pm EDT
Author Talks & Signings: Hudson Valley History Reading Festival
The Roosevelt Library and the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District will host the annual Hudson Valley History Reading Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. -
May 21 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history. -
May 22 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 06:30pm to 07:30pm EDT
"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history. -
June 06 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 04:00pm to 11:00pm CDT
Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert
Join us for this special D-Day remembrance event. -
July 01 Wednesday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Naturalization Ceremony
Join us as welcome our nation's newest citizens -- just in time for Independence Day! -
July 04 Saturday
Abilene, KS - 09:30am to 05:30pm CDT
Independence Day - Free Museum Admission
Receive complimentary museum admission on July 4. -
September 17 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
Naturalization Ceremony
Celebrate Constitution Day by welcoming our nation's newest citizens!