Past Events
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October 19 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson
Historian David S. Brown traces President Andrew Jackson鈥檚 unusual life and legacy and sheds new light on his place in our nation鈥檚 history, focusing on his role as a popular leader.
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October 14 Friday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962
POSTPONED
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October 13 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Family Histories and Beyond: Investigations in 1950 U.S. Census Sheets
Join a panel of experts from leading libraries across the United States as they show us how the newly opened 1950 Census can help extend, expand, and enrich the picture we draw from genealogical investigations.
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October 11 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Evenings at Ease - October 2022
The Evenings at Ease series is held the 2nd Tuesday of alternating months at 7 p.m.
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October 6 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress
Authors Judy Tzu-Chun Wu and Gwendolyn Mink discuss Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
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October 1 Saturday
Online - 3:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 3:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 1:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 1:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 11:00am
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 11:00am
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on.
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September 29 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Poise, Professionalism, and a Little Luck: The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962
A panel discussion will illustrate how the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis has changed as new sources of previously classified information have been released in the 60 years since the crisis.
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September 28 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence
Historian and former CIA officer Nicholas Reynolds uncovers the definitive history of American intelligence during World War II, illuminating its key role in securing victory.
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September 27 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
37 Words
In partnership with ESPN, we present a screening of episode one of the documentary 37 Words, which聽 tells the inspiring story of Title IX. Olympic Gold Medal鈥搘inning swimmer Donna De Verona will speak.
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September 23 Friday
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3鈥�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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September 22 Thursday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Sports and Women: Telling the Stories of the Quest for Equality
Pioneering writers and filmmakers share their experiences in breaking barriers for women in sports and speak to the challenging issues faced by women at the highest levels of athletic performance. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K鈥�2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government. -
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Duck and Cover: Eisenhower, the Cold War, and the Atomic Bomb
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2022 program theme is "Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader" and will focus on family, military, presidency, and mentorship.
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September 21 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles Over Workers鈥� Rights and American Empire
Peter Dreier, co-author of聽"Major League Rebels,"聽will present a history of the baseball reformers and revolutionaries who challenged their sport and society. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6鈥�8)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States.
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September 20 Tuesday
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3鈥�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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September 19 Monday
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K鈥�2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government.
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September 16 Friday
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3鈥�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. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6鈥�8)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K鈥�2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government. -
Online - 10:00am to 5:30pm
"All American: The Power of Sports" exhibit opens
Our new exhibit in Washington, DC鈥�"All American: The Power of Sports"鈥攐pens on Friday, September 16.
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September 15 Thursday
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Teacher Appreciation Night
Educators, join the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum 鈥� and many other regional museums and historic sites 鈥� for Teacher Appreciation Night, an exclusive evening celebrating educators. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3鈥�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. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
From Independence to the U.S. Constitution: Reconsidering the Critical Period of American History
How did the pre-Constitution United States work? What were the possibilities and opportunities? Editors Douglas Bradburn and Christopher R. Pearl examine this critical period in American history. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet John Adams
John Adams will share his 鈥渢houghts on government," his drafting of the Massachusetts State Constitution, and how it compares to the U.S. Constitution. -
Online - 10:15am to 10:45am
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9鈥�12)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, legislation, and a Supreme Court case, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States.
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September 14 Wednesday
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K鈥�2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3鈥�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. -
Online - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Second meeting of 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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September 13 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ike's Virtual Book Club - September 2022
September Book Selection: Stagecoach by Ernest Haycox -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9鈥�12)
Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, legislation, and a Supreme Court case, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Queen and the U.S.A. - Special Rebroadcast
On the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II's reign as queen of England, authors H. Edward Mann, Ellen M. LeCompt, and Jacques J. Moore, Jr., describe the queen鈥檚 special relationship with America. -
Online - 10:15am to 10:45am
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K鈥�2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government.
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September 12 Monday
Online - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K鈥�2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3鈥�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.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.