2009
January • February • March • April • May • June • July
August • September • October • November • December
Through May 31
Eisenhower and Baseball exhibit, 2nd Floor Gallery
January 13
Eisenhower Book Talk, discussion based on Mamie Doud Eisenhower: The
General’s First Lady by Marilyn Irvin Holt, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
January 20
Program on the Inauguration with live ceremony with Jerry Wallace, retired
NARA archivist and historian for three presidential inaugural committees, 9:30
a.m., Library Auditorium, and "Calvin Coolidge: Our First Radio President,” lecture by Jerry Wallace, 7:00
p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
February 12
Black History Month Program: Race Issues Forum, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center
Auditorium
February 14
Preservation Workshop, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
February 17
Eisenhower Book Talk, discussion based on A Matter of Justice Eisenhower and
the Beginning of the Civil Rights Revolution, by David A. Nichols, 7:00 p.m.,
Visitors Center Auditorium
February 28
The Last Stand of Fox Company, lecture by Tom Clavin, 10:00 a.m., Visitors
Center Auditorium
March 3
Pakistan Program, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
March 5, 12, 19
Paul H. Royer Film Series [Pillow Talk, Some Like It Hot, North by Northwest]
March 7
History Day District Finals
March 31
“Recarving Rushmore,” Ivan Eland lecture and book signing, 7:00 p.m., Visitors
Center Auditorium
April 10
Eisenhower Marathon Registration
April 11
Eisenhower Marathon
April 18
Ike’s Abilene Kick-Off Events, architectural history of downtown turn-of-the-century Abilene - Kerry Davis, 2:00 p.m., Abilene Civic Center; and trolley tour of architectural highlights - Eric Swegel, 3:00 p.m., Abilene Civic Center
April 21
World without US movie, 7:00 p.m. Library Auditorium
May 8-9
Rotary District Convention
May 15
Ike’ Abilene - opening of new exhibit, Gem on the Plains: Ike's Abilene, 1890-1910, 9:00 a.m. - Exhibit sponsored by Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation
"Hike for Ike" tour of landmarks related to Eisenhower, 9:00 a.m., Boyhood Home
May 23
Ike’s Abilene - The Origins of US Sprint: The Early Years of United Telecom, program on United Telecom - Jeff Sheets, 2:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium, followed by tour of United Telecom exhibit at the Dickinson County Heritage Center
May 25
Memorial Day Ceremony
June 5-7
D-Day: The Invasion, 65th Anniversary National Commemoration, a national commemoration in partnership with Fort Riley’s
“Big Red One” 1st Infantry Division
June 5 - dedicated to set-up and welcoming key guests and re-enactors. There will be a reception in the evening.
June 6 - the primary day of activities will kick off with a parade leading to the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, followed by a performance from the Salina Symphony; static displays -- vintage and current military vehicles; and a two-part academic panel discussing WWII and subsequent conflicts.
June 6 - a dinner followed by a USO dance. We will also have the USO Liberty Bells performing WWII era songs.
June 7 - a remembrance ceremony, 10:30-11:30 a.m., and showing of movie, True Glory
June 14
Fort Riley Wreath Laying on former Chief of Staff (Eisenhower) grave for Army’s
Birthday, 10:00 a.m.
June 27
Ike’s Abilene - Life in the City, 1900: Political, Business, and Social History, 1:30 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
Abilene High School students: "Ike's Abilene: A Snapshot," and "The River Brethren in Dickinson County"
"History of Abilene, 1890-1910" - Cindy Harris from Kansas State University
July 18
Ike's Abilene - The "Sage of Emporia," William Allen White, Visits Abilene, a portrayal of William Allen White - Fred Krebs, 2:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
August 22
Ike’s Abilene - Nineteenth Century Fun and Games with Victorian games for children, 11:00 a.m., Grounds near Boyhood Home
19th Century baseball game re-enactment, 1:00 p.m., East Grounds
August 28
An Evening with John F. Burns, Visitors Center Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
London Bureau Chief and former Baghdad Bureau Chief for the New York Times
September 17
Constitution Day video, Visitors Center Auditorium
September 18
Constitution Day (area 5th graders)
10:15, 12:15, 1:15, 3:00 - 25-minute Introductory Film
9:00, 11:00, 1:45, 3:30 - 36-minute film, "A Conversation on the Constitution with Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Antonin Scalia: Judicial Interpretation."
September 19
Ike’s Abilene - Women of the 1890s
Turn-of-the-Century cooking contest - entries submitted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Library Courtyard
Turn-of-the-Century quilting contest - entries submitted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Library Lobby
Portrayal of Rosa Fix, 1890s Kansas farm woman - Professor Joyce Thierer, 3:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
Announcement of contest winners and presentation of awards, 4:30 p.m., Library Auditorium
September 20
Ike's Abilene - Cattle Tales, portrayal of Georgiana Jackson, 1890s cattle drover and rancher - Professor Joyce Thierer, 2:00 p.m., Library Auditorium
September 26
Ike’s Abilene - Late Victorian Fashion and Social Life, a Victorian fashion show accompanied by Victorian tea and Victorian etiquette presentation, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Library Courtyard (tickets required) - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum must cancel the Victorian Tea and Fashion Show scheduled for September 26. We appreciate the support of those who planned to attend and hope that you can join us in the future for other programs.
September 26
Smithsonian Museum Day — Free admission to participating museums. Read more
September 29
“Preparing Today's Kids for Tomorrow's Jobs: What Should Our Community Do?” Kansas Town Hall – National Issues Forum, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
October 7
Chapman Eisenhower Day
"Meet Mr. Eisenhower," portrayal by Bruce Hoff, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
October 8
Abilene Eisenhower Day
October 10
Ike's Abilene - Abilene and the Shaping of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 6:30 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
Abilene High School student: "Dwight D. Eisenhower and His Family"
Keynote Speaker: Eisenhower biographer Carlo D'Este, on the influence of Abilene and the Eisenhower family on "Ike" Eisenhower's remarkable career of public service
October 16
VFW Vigil - Place of Meditation, 4:30 p.m.
Eisenhower Legacy Dinner, Library Courtyard (tickets required), $50
Proceeeds benefit the Eisenhower Foundation Scholarship. RSVP required by Oct. 9. Call 785.263.6700 or 877.RING.IKE. The dinner is sponsored by First Bank Kansas and Advantage Trust Company.
October 17
Ike's Abilene - Grand Finale: Celebrating Ike and His Hometown
Presidential Wreath Laying, 10:30 a.m., Place of Meditation
American Legion Pilgrimage, 11:00 a.m., Eisenhower Statue
Welcome Home Picnic for 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment (1-63), of the Dragon Brigade, 5:00 p.m., Grounds (invitation only)
Concert, 1st Infantry Division Band, Ft. Riley, 7:00 p.m., Grounds
Grand Finale Fireworks, approximately 8:00 p.m., Grounds - Fireworks sponsored by Abilene Highlands LLC, and The Green Team Abilene/Clay Center
October 22
“Underage Drinking: What Can the Community Do?” Kansas Town Hall forum, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
October 27
American Blacklist book lecture/signing by Robert J. Goldstein, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
November 4
Health Care Forum with ICDD, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
November 10
2nd Annual Eisenhower Library/Abilene Public Library Book Talk Series begins, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium [book TBD]
November 11
Veteran’s Day Ceremony - Abilene VFW and American Legion
November 17
"Economic Security," Kansas Town Hall - National Issues Forum, 7:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
December 6
Holiday Reception and Abilene City Band Concert, 2:00 p.m., Visitors Center Auditorium
