Events and Exhibits
Eisenhower Book Talk: discussion based on Mamie Doud Eisenhower: The General's First Lady by Marilyn Irvin Holt. January 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium. Register with the Abilene Public Library. more . . .
Inauguration program: live ceremony featuring Jerry Wallace, retired National Archives archivist and historian for three presidential inaugural committees, on January 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Library Auditorium. Later in the day Jerry Wallace will present "Calvin Coolidge: Our First Radio President" at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium. more . . .
Preservation Workshop: Tips and advice on preserving your important documents and family history. February 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Visitors Center Auditorium.
Eisenhower Book Talk: discussion based on A Matter of Justice: Eisenhower and the Beginning of the Civil Rights Revolution by David A. Nichols. February 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium. Register with the Abilene Public Library.
The Last Stand of Fox Company: book discussion and signing by author Tom Clavin. February 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium.
Presidential Treasures: February 18, 2008-March 15, 2009 -- Eisenhower Museum
Our new blockbuster exhibit covering George to George features items
from all 43 presidents and was assembled from more than sixty different institutions. This extraordinary exhibit will only be at the Eisenhower
Museum for this once in a life-time opportunity. Presidential Treasures
is sponsored by Duckwall-ALCO Stores.
more . . .
Ike and Baseball: now through May 31, 2009 in the Eisenhower Presidential Library 2nd Floor Gallery. This exhibit features correspondence between Eisenhower and famous major league players, photographs, museum artifacts and recently released Secret Service reports!
News and Announcements
NEW Admission fees for active and retired military. "In consideration of Eisenhower's military legacy and our close proximity to key military installations, it makes sense for us to reconsider the museum admission policy for our military personnel," says Karl Weissenbach, director. "This new policy allows us to say thank you to our military for their continued sacrifices on behalf of our country." more . . .
Education
Five Star Leaders: Five Star Leaders is an experiential-learning leadership program which challenges students in grades 8-12, college students, and adults to work together to solve a problem, confront a crisis, or accomplish a mission. Armed with original documents and knowledge of history and leadership, students take on the same challenges as those experienced by historical figures.
