Past Events
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November 10 Friday
Washington, DC - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
鈥淩emembering Vietnam鈥 Exhibition Opening: Helicopters in Vietnam
While we display Vietnam War鈥揺ra helicopters on the 威尼斯人娱乐场 grounds this weekend, join a discussion with members of the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. -
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Women Vietnam Veterans
In her book "Women Vietnam Veterans: Our Untold Story," Vietnam veteran SGM Donna Lowery discuss the participation of American military women (non-nurses) during the Vietnam War. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton
"Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton" relates the story of Air Force fighter pilot James Shively, who spent six years in Hanoi prison camps after he was shot down over North Vietnam.
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November 9 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
The Meaning of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series
Fredrik Logevall, winner the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
The Meaning of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series
Fredrik Logevall, winner the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
The Meaning of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series
Fredrik Logevall, winner the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
The Meaning of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series
Fredrik Logevall, winner the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit
Chris Matthews of MSNBC鈥檚 Hardball, will discuss his biography of Robert F. Kennedy. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
The Meaning of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series
Fredrik Logevall, winner the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
The Meaning of the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series
Fredrik Logevall, winner the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his book, Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam. Logevall traces the path that led two Western nations to tragically lose their way in the jungles of Southeast Asia.
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November 7 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Our Year of War: Two Brothers, Vietnam, and a Nation Divided
In聽"Our Year of War," Lt. Gen. Daniel P. Bolger (retired) tells the gritty and engaging story of two brothers who went to war in Vietnam, fought in the same unit, and saved each other's life. -
Kansas City, MO - 6:00am to 7:00pm
Election Day
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 at Kansas City will be a polling site for local elections.
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November 4 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Citizenship Family Day
Explore Archives records through hands-on activities to discover what it takes to become a U.S. citizen.
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November 3 Friday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary Film Screening and Discussion
Film screening and discussion of "Chasing Trane" as a part of the 2017-2018 Film Series with Greater KC Black History Study Group. This program will be held at the Gem Theater, 1615 East 18th Street, Kansas City.
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November 1 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography.
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October 31 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 30 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Documents That Changed the Way We Live
Professor Joseph Janes examines dozens of stories that describe documents via their creation, motivation, influence, and connections to contemporary information objects, technologies, and trends. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 28 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 27 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 26 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
2nd Annual McGowan Forum on Ethics: The Challenge of Big Data
A panel of writers, corporate leaders, and government officials examine the ethical responsibility of those who compile and track citizens' personal data. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 25 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR -- Kenneth Walsh, one of the longest serving White House correspondents in history and author of White House Photographers and How They Shape History, delighted crowds totaling 340 attendees with presentations at both the Museum and Library. He shared fascinating stories of how official White House photographers have evolved into the ultimate insiders and used that access and friendship to create fundamental impressions and public images of presidents through the art of photography. -
Online - 10:00am to 4:00pm
威尼斯人娱乐场 Virtual Genealogy Fair
Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year! -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 24 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 23 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
We Have Not a Government: The Articles of Confederation and the Road to the Constitution
In George William Van Cleve鈥檚 book, we encounter a sharply divided America and a Congress that grudgingly agreed to support the 1787 Constitutional Convention to replace the Articles of Confederation. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 21 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations
Featured ReSource Room Activities on the United Nations formed October 24, 1945
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October 20 Friday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Forrest Gump
2017 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation Records of Achievement Awardee Tom Hanks won the Academy Award(R) for Best Actor for his performance of a simple man unwittingly swept up in some key moments of the 20th century.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.