The Winter Tales by Len Cabral performance is no longer available for public viewing. Don't miss the next program! Register for upcoming virtual programs today. Take a journey with internationally
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Join in celebratory West African dances and their adaptations in Brazilian and Caribbean cultures, as well as throughout the United States. Set to the rhythms of African drumming, this interactive
11th Annual Presidents' Day Festival (Virtual)
Monday, February 21, 2022, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EST) | Mark your calendars! The Kennedy Library will be presenting special virtual programming for the whole family. Learn about the highest office of the United States government from wherever you might be on Presidents' Day.
The Wongai!/Let's Go! by Bamidele Dancers and Drummers performance is no longer available for public viewing. Don't miss the next program! Register for upcoming virtual programs today. Join in
Richard Stillman - The Irish Balladeer (Virtual/Online)
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, take a musical trip to the Emerald Isle!
Valerie Tutson - Tales from African Traditions (Virtual/Online)
Saturday, February 12-March 5, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST) | Drawing from her own travels, internationally known storyteller Valerie Tutson brings to life an assortment of myths, folktales and historical accounts from the African continent and the African Diaspora.
Saturday, February 12-March 5, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST) | Drawing from her own travels, internationally known storyteller Valerie Tutson brings to life an assortment of myths, folktales and historical accounts from the African continent and the African Diaspora.
The Irish Balladeer by Richard Stillman performance program is no longer available for public viewing. Don't miss the next program! Register for upcoming virtual programs today. In celebration of St
Alan Price, Director of the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, makes closing remarks. Enjoy musical performances by the Radcliffe Pitches of Harvard University from the Museum Galleries.
President John Adams (portrayed by Michael Lepage) and First Lady Abigail Adams (portrayed by Audrey Stuck-Girard) share stories about their lives and roles in history as well as the early years of White House construction.
Presidents John Adams (portrayed by Michael LePage), Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by William Barker), and James Madison (portrayed by Bryan Austin), and First Ladies Abigail Adams (portrayed by Audrey Stuck-Girard) and Dolley Madison (portrayed by Michelle Greensmith) gather to respond to audience questions.
President Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by William Barker) shares stories about his life and role in history as well as the early years of living in the White House as the third president of the United States.
Presidents John Adams (portrayed by Michael LePage), Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by William Barker), and James Madison (portrayed by Bryan Austin), and First Ladies Abigail Adams (portrayed by Audrey Stuck-Girard) and Dolley Madison (portrayed by Michelle Greensmith) gather to respond to audience questions.
President James Madison (Portrayed by Bryan Austin) and First Lady Dolley Madison (portrayed by Michelle Greensmith) share stories about their lives and roles in history, including the War of 1812 and the British attack on Washington, DC and the White House.
Archivists share some letters to President Kennedy highlighting the voices of everyday people advocating for government action on issues they cared about.
Learn about the White House School during the Kennedy administration with a mini tour of a special temporary exhibition at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum.
The 2022 Presidents' Day Festival was a virtual program that featured presidential storytelling, creative at-home activities, musical performances, and more.
As part of the Presidents' Day Festival, try out creative at-home history crafts. They are self-guided with instructions and templates provided, or watch demo videos of four of the crafts below.
Alan Price, Director of the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, welcomes viewers to the day. Enjoy Kennedy campaign songs performed by the Harvard Din and Tonics at the Museum Galleries.
The Irish in Boston performance is no longer available for public viewing. Don't miss the next program! Register for upcoming virtual programs today. Listen to the story of Irish immigrants in Boston
Karim Nagi - Arabiqa
Enjoy a high-energy performance featuring exciting dances and soulful folk music with a variety of traditional instruments, authentic clothing, and lots of audience participation. Egyptian-American
The Arabiqa performance is no longer available for public viewing. Don't miss the next program! Register for upcoming virtual programs today. Enjoy a high-energy performance featuring exciting dances
Shaw Pong Liu - Exploring China
The “Middle Kingdom” Through Music & Story From the grasslands of Mongolia to the high mountains of Yunnan, master musician Shaw Pong Liu takes us on a musical journey through historical and
The Exploring China: Through Music & Story performance is no longer available for public viewing. Don't miss the next program! Register for upcoming virtual programs today. From the grasslands of
Explore the history of our nation’s highest office, including the Kennedy presidency, and make crafts related to the executive branch and our democracy.