Past Events
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July 13 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
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July 12 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wrestling with His Angel: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, 1849鈥�1856
Sidney Blumenthal discusses volume II of his biography "The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln." -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
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July 11 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
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July 10 Monday
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
Genealogy Camp for Kids at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
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July 8 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
The 鈥淲rite鈥� Stuff Family Research & Literacy Day
Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities and engage with authors and illustrators.
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July 7 Friday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:15pm
The 鈥淲rite鈥� Stuff Author Workshops (for students, grades 4鈥�6)
Our panelists will lead story development workshops and help you make your ideas come to life! -
Washington, DC - 10:30am to 12:00pm
The 鈥淲rite鈥� Stuff Author Conversations
Hear from authors and illustrators about how they use research in their writing.
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July 6 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Discovering the Sussex Declaration
Danielle Allen and Emily Sneff will discuss the recent identification of a second parchment manuscript of the Declaration of Independence in England.
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July 4 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 8:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day at the聽威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC.聽The museum will have聽EXTENDED HOURS聽of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 30 to July 6.
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July 3 Monday
Washington, DC - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by GottaSwing on Constitution Avenue steps -
Washington, DC - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Frederick Douglass: The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro
A dramatic reading of excerpts from Frederick Douglass's July 5, 1852, speech on the Declaration of Independence, followed by a discussion.
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July 2 Sunday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the Singing Capital Chorus on the Constitution Avenue steps -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Taste American Heritage庐 Chocolate at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Store
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July 1 Saturday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by Batala Washington on the Constitution Avenue steps -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Taste American Heritage庐 Chocolate at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Store
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June 30 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on the Constitution Avenue steps -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 29 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 28 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 27 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 26 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 24 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 23 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Family Learning Lab Programs: Rights and Responsibilities
Family Learning Lab Programs: Rights and Responsibilities -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 22 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 9:00pm
National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Building a More Perfect Union
National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Building a More Perfect Union -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Family Learning Lab: Constitution in Action
Family Learning Lab: Constitution in Action -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 21 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Building a More Perfect Union
National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Building a More Perfect Union -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Family Learning Lab Programs: Rights and Responsibilities
Family Learning Lab Programs -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 20 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Thunder at the Gates: The Black Civil War Regiments that Redeemed America
The Black Civil War Regiments that Redeemed America -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Family Learning Lab Programs: Constitution in Action
Family Learning Lab Programs -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 19 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 17 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 16 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
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June 15 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
JFK 100th Birthday Musical Celebration with the Air Force Strings
JFK 100th Birthday Musical Celebration with the Air Force Strings -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta
Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.