Saturday, November 10, 2007-Monday, November 10, 2008

Nancy Reagan - A First Lady's Style:

• Nancy Reagan -- A First Lady's Style, The newest exhibit at The Reagan Library, illustrates the important roles Mrs. Reagan played in the White House -- from hostess and ambassador, to public servant and spokesperson, to loyal and caring wife -- by exhibiting over 80 of her dresses, suits and gowns. The dresses displayed span over fifty years - beginning with her March 4, 1952 wedding dress and ending with the skirt suit she wore to President Reagan's funeral in June of 2004.

This historic exhibit not only honors Mrs. Reagan, but also pays tribute to the men and women who helped define her style. The exhibit displays designs by Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Valentino Garavani, James Galanos, Carolina Herrera, Adolfo, Yves St. Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Jean Louis and Chanel.

The exhibit will run through November 10, 2008.

The exhibit was designed by WRJ Design Associates, LLC. in collaboration with the Reagan Library staff.

Friday, August 22, 2008-Friday, October 24, 2008

Forever Free - Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation:

• On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed, “[that] all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State…shall be then, thenceforward… forever free.” And thus began the Emancipation Proclamation, a presidential order which freed slaves in those States that did not return to Union control. Forever Free – Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, a new exhibition designed and staged by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, follows the story of slavery and Abraham Lincoln’s role in ending it.

Running August 22, 2008 through October 24, 2008, Forever Free will provide a glimpse into Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The exhibit will include hand-signed letters and manuscripts by Abraham Lincoln, including a California Emancipation Proclamation – a copy printed in California in 1864 and signed by President Lincoln for commemorative purposes, one of only three known to exist. The exhibit will also display some of Abraham Lincoln’s personal effects, including a handkerchief monogrammed by Mary Todd Lincoln, an 1831 law book from the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office in Springfield, Illinois and a Paris porcelain purple ground chamber pot from the Lincoln White House. The exhibit will also contain a photographical timeline of slavery throughout the ages, beginning with the 1760 B.C. Code of Hammurabi which declared that slaves could be sold or inherited and ending with the proposal and ratification of the Constitution’s 13th amendment in 1865 stating that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude…shall exist within the United States…”

Monday, September 1, 2008-Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Reagan Library Collects Donations for Soldiers:

• From September 1st through September 30th the Reagan Library will be collecting donations for U.S. Soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. As some of these shipments may go overseas, please make certain that your donated item is unwrapped and in its original packaging. Items currently requested by soldiers include: packets of trail mix, peanuts, gum, hard candy and beef jerky; snacks that are not heat sensitive and will not melt in hot temperatures; individual packets of lemonade or Crystal Light for water bottles; CDs and DVDs; used video games; AA batteries; stationery; and pre-paid phone cards. Only miniature hygiene items will be accepted. Collecton bins will be located in the Library's main lobby. Please call 805 522-2977 for more information.

Thursday, September 11, 2008,5:00 PM

Annual Freedom Walk:

• The Reagan Library and MilitaryConnection.com are proud to host the third annual Simi Valley Freedom Walk on Thursday, September 11th. Please join us at the Reagan Library as we remember the victims on the seventh anniversary of September 11th, and honor our troops and Veterans on our annual walk. Program participants include Brad Burlingame, whose brother lost his life as the pilot of American Airlines flight 77, which was hijacked and crashed into the U.S. Pentagon, and Army Sergeant Neil Duncan, who lost both his legs in 2005 while fighting the war in Afghanistan. Following the program, all guests will walk to the Rancho Madera Community Park, a 1.8 mile walk and then will be shuttled back to the Reagan Library. Pre-program patriotic music will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will be performed by the 1st Marine Division Band, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, followed by the program at 5:00 p.m. and the walk at 5:30 p.m.

The first 1,000 people to register will receive a free 9-11 t-shirt and free hand-held American flag. To register, please visit www.militaryconnection.com. For more information, please call 805-522-2977.

Saturday, September 13, 2008,11:00 AM

Ride to the Flags:

• A Harley Davidson ride is being organized to benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund on Saturday, September 13th. Riders will stage in the parking lot of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library at 11:00 a.m. and will ride to Pepperdine University. For more information, pricing, or to download a registration form, please visit www.ridetotheflags.com or email RyanSawtelle@mac.com.

Monday, September 15, 2008,11:00 AM

Reagan Forum with James Q. Wilson:

• On Monday, September 15th, the Ronald Reagan residential Library welcomes James Q. Wilson for a lecture. Dr. Wilson will discuss “The Genetic Basis of Political Views” and exam if people acquire their political views from their parents or from their own examination of political issues. This lecture is free to attend, however, reservations are required. To register, please call the Reagan Foundation at 805-522-2977.

James Q.Wilson is the Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine and holds the nation’s highest honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He has enjoyed an extraordinary career, including twenty-five years at Harvard University where he was the Shattuck Professor of Government. He was the James Collins Professor of Management and Public Policy at UCLA for a decade before his appointment at Pepperdine. The author or co-author of more than fifteen books, his most recent works include The Marriage Problem: How Our Culture Has Weakened Families (Harper Collins, 2002), Moral Judgement (Perseus, 1997), and The Moral Sense (Free Press, 1993). Others cover a wide variety of policy topics including urban problems, government regulation and bureaucracy, crime prevention, and delinquency among children.

Wilson chaired and served on a number of national commissions including the White House Task Force on Crime, the National Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse Prevention, the Attorney General’s Task Force on Violent Crime, and the President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Academic Advisors of the American Electric System, and serves on the boards of State Farm Mutual Insurance Company, Protection One, and the RAND Corporation.

Additionally, Wilson has served as president of the American Political Science Association, which has presented him with several prestigious awards honoring his lifetime of service.

Friday, September 19, 2008-Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Original Emancipation Proclamation on Display:

• As part of the Forever Free exhibit, the Reagan Library is proud to announce that from September 19th through September 23rd, the Reagan Library will place the original Lincoln hand-signed Emancipation Proclamation, on loan from the National Archives and Records Administration, on display. For preservation purposes, this historic document is only allowed to be on display for less than 48 hours each calendar year. To accommodate this extraordinary opportunity to view this national treasure, the Reagan Library will extend its regular Museum hours to view the Forever Free exhibit and the original Emancipation Proclamation during the following hours:

Friday, September 19 - 9:30am to 6:00pm.

Saturday, September 20 - 9:00am to 7:00pm

Sunday, September 21 - 9:00am to 6:00pm

Monday, September 22 - 9:30am to 6:00pm

Tuesday, September 23 - 9:30am to 6:00pm.

Thursday, September 25, 2008,1:00 PM- 3:30 PM

A First Lady's Style - Tea and Tour:

• The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is pleased to offer A First Lady’s Style Tea and Tour. On September 25 and October 29, join us as we serve an elegant Tea, complete with linen and china service, fresh flowers on the tables, and professional wait staff. By yourself or with a group of friends, our First Lady’s Style Tea and Tour is truly an exceptional experience. Following the tea, all guests will receive a docent-led tour of the entire Reagan Library and Air Force One Pavilion, with a detailed tour of the Library’s latest exhibit, Nancy Reagan – A First Lady’s Style. As a special gift to you, each guest will also receive a copy of the hard cover edition of the Nancy Reagan – A First Lady’s Style catalog. This 256-page extraordinary book documents her historic role as America’s first lady. Complementing the exhibit, this elegant publication has over 300 photographs and provides a glimpse into the life and times of Nancy Reagan, as well as her influence, which continues today. This all-exclusive special offer is only $65 per person. Reservations are required one week in advance of each date. To reserve your seats or to get more information, please call Katie at 805-577-4118.
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Monday, October 6, 2008,1:00 PM

Lecture and Booksigning with Barry M. Goldwater, Jr. :

• On Monday October 6th, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library welcomes Barry Goldwater, Jr., the Senator's son and an eighth-term California Congressman, for a lecture and book signing of his latest book, Pure Goldwater. With author John Dean, he explores the complicated figure in this "scrap book" of journal excerpts, correspondence, and other primary testimony from Senator Barry Goldwater. The book signing and lecture are free however, reservations are required to attend the lecture. Register online at www.reaganlibrary.com/events or call the Reagan Foundation at 805-522-2977.

Barry Goldwater was a defining figure in American public life, a firebrand politician associated with an optimistic brand of conservatism. In an era which American conservatism has lost its way, his legacy is more important than ever. For over 50 years, in those moments when he was away from the political fray, Senator Goldwater kept a private journal, recording his reflections on a rich political and personal life. Here bestselling author John Dean and Barry Goldwater, Jr. combine analysis with Goldwater's own words. With unprecedented access to his correspondence, interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations, Dean sheds new light on this political figure. From the late Senator's honest thoughts on Richard Nixon to his growing discomfort with the rise of the extreme right, Pure Goldwater offers a revelatory look at an American icon and also reminds us of a more hopeful alternative to the dispiriting political landscape of today.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008,1:00 PM- 3:30 PM

A First Lady's Style - Tea and Tour:

• The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is pleased to offer A First Lady’s Style Tea and Tour. On October 29, join us as we serve an elegant Tea, complete with linen and china service, fresh flowers on the tables, and professional wait staff. By yourself or with a group of friends, our First Lady’s Style Tea and Tour is truly an exceptional experience. Following the tea, all guests will receive a docent-led tour of the entire Reagan Library and Air Force One Pavilion, with a detailed tour of the Library’s latest exhibit, Nancy Reagan – A First Lady’s Style. As a special gift to you, each guest will also receive a copy of the hard cover edition of the Nancy Reagan – A First Lady’s Style catalog. This 256-page extraordinary book documents her historic role as America’s first lady. Complementing the exhibit, this elegant publication has over 300 photographs and provides a glimpse into the life and times of Nancy Reagan, as well as her influence, which continues today. This all-exclusive special offer is only $65 per person. Reservations are required one week in advance of each date. To reserve your seats or to get more information, please call Katie at 805-577-4118.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008,11:00 AM

Annual Veterans Day Celebration:

• Come for our annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. This celebration is a tribute to our United States Veterans. All branches of our military will be honored. The Sea Cadets from Point Mugu will serve as the color guard at this year's ceremonies and the Moorpark College Choir will perform patriotic music. Other program details are being finalized and will be announced at a later date. Please check www.reaganlibrary.com/events for updated information as the date nears.

Veterans and all active military members with valid military ID will be admitted at no charge into the Museum and Air Force One Pavilion Tuesday, November 11th. For all other visitors, regular Museum admission rates apply.

Friday, November 28, 2008-Sunday, January 4, 2009

Christmas Around the World:

• The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is bringing back its annual holiday exhibit, “Christmas Around the World,” from November 28, 2008 through January 4, 2009. “Christmas Around the World” features beautifully decorated trees representing the countries which President Reagan visited while in office. With toy soldiers, trains, garland and Christmas music, our exhibit will delight children and adults of all ages. This will mark the 15th year the Reagan Library has offered this enchanting exhibit. In addition to 30 trees, a 17 foot tall tree and a White House tree will be displayed.

Also on display, you’ll discover a Kwanza tree and Menorah exhibit consisting of many Menorahs given to President Reagan while in the White House.

Monday, December 8, 2008,6:00 PM

Reagan Forum with Andrea Mitchell:

• On Monday, December 8th, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library welcomes Andrea Mitchell for a Reagan Forum. Tickets to attend the lecture are $50 per person and include a dinner. Register online at www.reaganlibrary.com/events or call the Reagan Foundation at 805-522-2977.

Andrea Mitchell, one of NBC and MSNBC's most experienced correspondents, hosts an hour of political interviews with top campaign newsmakers each day at 1 p.m. Eastern on MSNBC. She has covered the 2008 campaign since early 2007, including the candidate debates and primaries. Currently, Mitchell serves as NBC's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, reporting on evolving foreign policy issues in the United States and abroad for all NBC News broadcasts.

As a featured political correspondent in 2004, Mitchell was a regular panelist on MSNBC’s “Hardball” and was the first reporter to break the story that Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry had chosen Sen. John Edwards as his vice presidential runningmate.

Mitchell first covered the White House for NBC News from 1981-1988, during both of Ronald Reagan’s terms as President. Mitchell is married to former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan and resides in Washington,D.C.

Members will be notified in advance with additional event details.
(Programs and events subject to date change. Before you visit, please call to confirm event.)