“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” -Shirley Chisholm The Bring Your Own Chair project is inspired by Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s words and lifetime of work […]
Remembering Service, Sacrifice, Unity, and Victory: A National Memorial to World War II November 30, 2021-January 30, 2022 Exhibit on display in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room The […]
Kansas Day Celebrations January 26-February 2 Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us during Museum hours Wednesday, January 26 through Wednesday, February 2 – with […]
“France and Corsica: The Range of Military Operations” Dr. Jonathan Abel Wednesday, February 2 | 3 p.m. VIRTUAL EVENT ONLY Most students of French history know Corsica as Napoleon’s birthplace, […]
The Presidential Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home. Join notable […]
This semester’s seven-part Discussion Group series, "Giants of the Senate," will be led by author and political consultant Robert Blaemire. The series will discuss former Democratic and Republican Senators, their accomplishments, […]
Join us for A Conversation on Race, Part V: Tribute to Black History to hear from guests Kevin Willmott, professor, Film & Media Studies; Mark McCormick, director of strategic communications, ACLU […]
“Defending New York City in the Early Republic" Rich Barbuto Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 3 p.m. During the American Revolution, New York City was occupied by the British. Thereafter, […]
“The Last Liberal Republican" John Roy Price Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 7 p.m. Join us March 8 at 7 p.m. when author John Roy Price will discuss his book “The Last Liberal Republican: […]
Exhibit: What Would a Woman Offer Her Country? Elizabeth Dole's Ground-breaking, Trail-blazing Life of Service Opening March 18, 2022 After several decades of leadership at the highest levels of U.S. […]
Fall Forecast: Predicting the 2022 Midterm Elections Thursday, March 31 | 7 p.m. The Dole Institute Student Advisory Board Program, "Fall Forecast: Predicting the 2022 Midterm Elections" will be held […]
The greatest challenge to peace in Western Europe immediately after World War Two was the possibility that the people themselves would vote in Communist governments, primarily due to hunger. This […]
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