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A Virtual Veteran's Salute With Sweet Reminder
Sit back for a nostalgia trip featuring 1940s music, a virtual concert of favorites by the singing duo Sweet Reminder.
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT 
FREE In-person/online event. Membership not required.
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Military History Weekend
Honor our country’s military history with battle reenactments, war memorabilia and musical performances from the World War II era.Monday, Nov 11, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Behind the Headstones Part 1: Heroes at Arlington National Cemetery
Hear the histories of some of the brave people honored with burial at Arlington National Cemetery in the first presentation of this two-part series.Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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A Journey Through Memory: Your Story as a Creative Asset
In the final session of our series, Anita Long, daughter of jazz legend Huey Long, offers guidance on sharing your family story.Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Explore Food in New York’s Gilded Age with Francine Segen
Food Historian Francine Segan will discuss foodways and dining customs of New Yorkers in the Gilded Age in this free virtual event.Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. ET • 5:00 p.m. CT • 4:00 p.m. MT • 3:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Library of Congress Workshop: Veterans History Project
Tell your story of service and submit it to the Library of Congress Veterans History Project for archiving and preservation.Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Behind the Headstones Part 2: Heroes at Arlington National Cemetery
Hear the histories of some of the brave people honored with burial at Arlington National Cemetery in the second presentation of this two-part series.Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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The Three B's of Music: Johann Sebastian Bach
In this series, award-winning musician Barry Wiesenfeld explores the musical contributions of the Beatles, Bach, and Beethoven.Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Virtual Book Club: We’re Reading About the Battle of Antietam
Gain insights on the bloodiest single-day battle in American history guided by a representative of Antietam National Battlefield.Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Virginia Treasures: Virginia in the 20th Century
Explore the sweeping changes that the 20th century brought to the commonwealth through the photograph collection at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024 3:30 p.m. ET • 2:30 p.m. CT • 1:30 p.m. MT • 12:30 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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