December 6, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Women and the Vote: Opposition to Women’s Equality, from Suffrage to the ERA
This program is about the struggle for equality for women on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
2018
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December 3 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
Ambassador Wendy Sherman Author Program
Ambassador Wendy Sherman discusses and signs her book "Not for the Faint of Heart."
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December 4 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Bit Player: My Life with Presidents and Ideas
Stephen Hess discusses his role as a speechwriter to Presidents and others over the years.
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Boston, MA - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST
From Boston to Yorktown: Tales of the National Trails
Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown, explores key events at sites featured in National Historic Trails and National Recreation Trails.
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Kansas City, MO - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Panel Discussion on Common Good: A Model for Community Engagement and Racial Equity
Panel discussion with American Public Square to be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO.
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Yorba Linda, CA - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PST
“Exposed - Out of Focus”
Art and Literature Contest for teens, grades 7-12
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December 5 Wednesday
Austin, TX - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Apollo 8
Exhibit on display December 5, 2018 - April 15, 2019.
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Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
“Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8”
For the 50th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 8, we will show two documetary films: “Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8.”
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Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST
Seasons Greetings from the White House with Mary Evans Seeley
Casual buffet luncheon in the magnificent White House East Room.
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Washington, DC - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Hands-on Adult Workshop: Create Inspired Holiday Cards!
Create your own Christmas cards in this holiday workshop.
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Boston, MA - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST
Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution
Todd S. Purdum discusses his new book, "Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution"
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Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
David Preiss Author Program
David Preiss discusses and signs his new book "How to Get Rid of a President."
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Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Garrett Peck -- The Great War in America: World War and Its Aftermath
Offered in partnership with Tom’s Town, come celebrate the anniversary of Repeal Day with French 75 cocktails at the Truman Library and an interesting discussion with author and historian Garrett Peck.
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Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th.
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December 6 Thursday
Washington, DC - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) 40th Anniversary Celebration
Save the date for the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) 40th Anniversary Celebration
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Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Women and the Vote: Opposition to Women’s Equality, from Suffrage to the ERA
This program is about the struggle for equality for women on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
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December 7 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
From the Vaults: Remembering Vietnam
This is the fourth in a series of films about Vietnam from the National Archives motion picture holdings.
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Dallas, TX - 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CST
Holiday Musical Performance
Come and enjoy the sounds of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Suzuki Strings at 11:45 AM for a 30 minute performance of holiday music! Free and open to the public.
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West Branch, IA - 7:00 p.m. CST
The 12 Days of Christmas
Presented by the Young Footliters Youth Theater as part of West Branch Christmas Past celebration.
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December 8 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Silver Serenaders at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public.
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Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Dedication
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Dedication
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December 10 Monday
Independence, MO - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST
Mondays with McCullough
Join the Mondays with McCullough book club to study the Pulitzer-prize winning biography “Truman” by David McCullough, one chapter at a time.
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Kansas City, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Film Screening of Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream
Film screening of "Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream" at the National Archives at Kansas City.
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December 11 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance that Created the Modern Democratic Party
Terry Golway traces the relationship between political allies, then adversaries, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Al Smith.
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New York, NY - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Finding Family: Tracing your Ancestors at Brooklyn Historical Society
Finding Family: Tracing your Ancestors at Brooklyn Historical Society
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Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
Lecture - JJ Green – “National Security in Threatening Times”
National security correspondent JJ Green, expert on international security and intelligence, will discuss the most pivotal national security issues in our country’s history.
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December 12 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
The theme of this story time is Lady Bird Johnson's environmental activities.
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Washington, DC - 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. EST
Bringing History To Life: Documenting Artifacts
John Emond illustrates the importance of documenting artifacts so their history is preserved—not lost.
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Independence, MO - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
HST / LBJ: A Presidential Friendship
Join us for a discussion between Clifton Truman Daniel and Luci Baines Johnson in a free program focused on their lives in a presidential family and the friendship President Truman and President Johnson shared.
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Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th.
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December 13 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
Benn Steil: Dawn of the Cold War
Focusing on the critical years 1947 to 1949, Benn Steil’s latest book “Dawn of the Cold War” brings to life the seminal episodes marking the collapse of postwar US-Soviet relations.
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December 15 Saturday
Independence, MO - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST
Curator Staff Chat: Crazy Quilts of WWI
Curator Staff Chat featuring Museum/Archives Technician Natalie Walker discussing the history of the Truman Library's Crazy Quilt.
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Independence, MO - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Holiday Open House with Special Guest Matthew Litt
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum will host a special Holiday Open House featuring special guest Matthew Litt.
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December 18 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST
Richard Nixon Foundation Member's Holiday Party
RNF Member's Holiday Party - Live Music - Drinks - Buffet
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December 19 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th.
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December 20 Thursday
Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Melodic Marauders at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public.
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December 22 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come and learn about holiday traditions in the White House! This 45 minute docent led talk is free and open to the public. Start times for the talks are at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Holiday Crafts & Choir
Come and create holiday crafts from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in our museum classroom. At 12:00 PM there will be a special choir performance. Free and open to the public!
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Dallas, TX - 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Youth Chorus of Collin County Chamber Singers at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public.
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December 27 Thursday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with National Marionette Theatre - Peter and the Wolf
Enjoy stunning scenery, handcrafted marionettes, and enchanting music from Prokofiev’s orchestral score as Peter and his animal friends work together to capture the wolf in turn-of-the-century Russia.
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December 29 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come and learn about holiday traditions in the White House! This 45 minute docent led talk is free and open to the public. Start times for the talks are at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM.
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December 31 Monday
Hyde Park, NY - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST
Exhibit Closes: THE ART OF WAR American Poster Art 1941-1945
Special Exhibition: THE ART OF WAR: American Poster Art 1941-1945 running April 21—December 31, 2018.
2019
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January 2 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: "Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State"
Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State traces the cartographic history of Texas from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, through 26 maps, split into seven different subjects.
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January 6 Sunday
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Exhibit Closes: In Step With Betty Ford
A celebration of Betty Ford's centennial.
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West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Holiday Traditions
Exhibit Closure: Annual holiday exhibit of decorated Christmas trees.
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College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines in Motion
"Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion" presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci's designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.
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Simi Valley, CA - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST
Exhibit Closes: Great American Christmas: Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library
60 -90 minute walk around the Reagan Library grounds to view light displays and animated 3-D light displays, live music playing
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January 8 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
Exhibit Closes: All Aboard, America! Holiday Train Display
Annual Christmas celebration featuring large train displays.
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January 13 Sunday
Austin, TX - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closure: Leveling the Playing Field
Exhibit on display April 21, 2018 - January 13, 2019.
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January 21 Monday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance
Benkadi Drum & Dance returns to perform dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, folktales come to life before your eyes!
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January 26 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Hoover's Collection: Curator's Choice
Winter exhibit features curator's favorite items from the collections at the Hoover Presidential Museum.
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College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America highlights major events and periods in U.S. History when Americans were threatened by enemies within its borders.
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February 1 Friday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Opening: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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February 2 Saturday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Tanglewood Marionettes - The Dragon King
Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage and wonder. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King.
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February 10 Sunday
Independence, MO - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
The Hello Girls – screening and Q&A; with Executive Producer James Theres
In partnership with the Independence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Library will host guest speaker James Theres to discuss his documentary “The Hello Girls”
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February 20 Wednesday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Flying Ship Productions - Rosa's Ride
This moving production with original songs, inspirational scenes, and exciting dances traces Rosa Parks's various experiences of discrimination leading up to the famous Montgomery, Alabama bus incident.
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March 3 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Exhibit Closes: The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit
The Clinton Presidential Center is proud to display the 25th anniversary exhibit of The White House Collection of American Crafts.
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March 9 Saturday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Celebrate! with Greene-O'Leary School of Irish Dancers
Come enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Exuberant dancers demonstrate athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance.
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March 24 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: White House Green Building
This exhibit will be an examination of three stages in the development of the green living movement.
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April 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT
Exhibit Closes: Betty Ford: A Champion for Breast Cancer Awareness
View rarely seen objects, documents, and photographs that highlight Betty Ford’s courage and candor when speaking publicly about her own personal battle with breast cancer.
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April 13 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT
Written in Stone: The Rosetta Stone Exhibit
After 2000 years an ancient, forgotten language comes to life again. The ancient Rosetta Stone has been cast directly from the original by the British Museum exclusively for this spectacular traveling exhibition.
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April 15 Monday
Austin, TX - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closure: Apollo 8
Exhibit on display December 5, 2018 - April 15, 2019.
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April 16 Tuesday
Boston, MA - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT
Celebrate! with David Zucker - Poetry in Motion
Poetry comes to life in this masterful performance of acting, mime, vocal gymnastics, humor, audience participation, and a trunk full of costumes, puppets, and props.
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April 21 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
Exhibit Closes: Pompeii, The Exhibition
Features over 150 authentic artifacts preserved in volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
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April 30 Tuesday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: Grand Canyon Photographs
The 'Grand Canyon Photographs' is an exhibit celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
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May 24 Friday
Boston, MA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Exhibit Closes: State Dinner Honoring the Ivory Coast President, May 22, 1962
This exhibit highlights a state dinner honoring the President of the Ivory Coast, one of 15 African nations that had gained its independence in the year preceding JFK's Presidency.
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May 28 Tuesday
College Station, TX - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America
Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America highlights major events and periods in U.S. History when Americans were threatened by enemies within its borders.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.