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Eisenhower Presidential
Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
Message from the Director
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Calendar
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:: JANUARY ::
Jan. 20, 2012 -
March 31, 2013
Library's 50th Anniversary exhibit in Library gallery
January 28
Citizenship in the Nation merit badge workshop for Boy Scouts.
January 29
"Eisenhower: Agent of Change" exhibit ends
:: FEBRUARY ::
Feb. 3 - Sept. 3
100 Years of Girl Scouts exhibit in Library
Feb. 11
Legislative Update sponsored by the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. Library Auditorium
Feb. 11
Arts Council of Dickinson County Valentine's Social featuring Les Lankhorst Concert. 6:30 p.m. Library Courtyard. Contact the Arts Council, 263-1884, or the Abilene CVB, 263-2231, for tickets.
Feb. 23
Film premiere on Independent Telephony and reception. 7 p.m. VC Auditorium
:: MARCH ::
March 2 - 16
Arts Council of Dickinson County Photography Exhibit, Library Courtyard
March 1, 8, 15
Paul H. Royer Film Series Visitors Center Auditorium, 7 p.m. - free soda and popcorn
March 10
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary program
March 30
Kansas Geographic Bee
:: APRIL ::
April 7 - July 1
Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer exhibit
April 13
Reception for "Elvis at 21" exhibit and performance by Elvis Tribute Artist Joseph Hall.
April 13 - 14
Eisenhower Marathon
April 21-22
Boy Scout Hike/Camp Out
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Director's Dialogue
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On behalf of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum staff, I wish all of you a healthy and prosperous New Year. We had a record-setting year in 2011 and we are looking forward to an even better year in 2012.
- We hosted 800 researchers and overall attendance reached nearly 170,000. That is about 10,000 more than last year and the highest since the Eisenhower Centennial in 1990!
- A conservative estimate for economic benefit to Abilene from our visitors is $12.7 million for FY 2011!
- The award-winning Living History Garden float featuring the "Eisenhower boys" participated in three parades.
- The Kansas Association of Broadcasters awarded 1st place to the Eisenhower commercials produced by KAKE-TV!
The success of 2011 would not have been possible without the support of the Eisenhower Foundation and commitment of many donors. Their financial support led to highly successful programming.
Your support is needed to continue the outstanding exhibits and programs planned for 2012. They are made possible through private donations to the Eisenhower Foundation. To learn how you can help, go to www.dwightdeisenhower.com/giving.html. |
Featured Partner: Boy Scouts of America
| |  "The Boy Scout movement merits the unstinted support of every American who wants to make his country and his world a better place in which to live." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
Message from Don Sheppard, Scout Executive Boy Scouts of America | Coronado Area Council
The Coronado Area Council, Boy Scouts of America whole- heartedly agrees with President Eisenhower and supports more than 1,500 volunteers to accomplish the mission of Scouting for more than 4,000 youth across the 32 counties of North Central and Northwest Kansas.  The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is a valued partner in our efforts to teach young people the ideals of participation citizenship so fundamental to Scouting and Eisenhower. The Five Star Leadership program and Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge clinics that we conduct with the Library are tremendous opportunities for our Scouts, and we are grateful for the collaboration. Like Eisenhower, Scouting has a home in Abilene with the historical Brown Memorial Camp. We look forward to furthering our partnership to continue to benefit the youth of our communities. If you are interested in learning more about the Council, visit www.coronadoscout.org or to find a local Scout unit go to www.BeAScout.org. Visit www.eisenhower.archives.gov to learn more about scouting activities at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum.
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Save the Dates: Mark Your Calendars Now!
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March 1, 8, 15 | Paul H. Royer Film Series Visitors Center Auditorium, 7 p.m. - free soda and popcorn.
March 10 | Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary program, Visitors Center Auditorium, 10 a.m.
April 13 | Reception for "Elvis at 21" exhibit and concert by Elvis Tribute Artist Joseph Hall; reception in Library courtyard and concert outdoors.
May 1 | 50th Anniversary of Eisenhower Library dedication and 150th birthday of Ida Stover Eisenhower. Special activities, dinner, birthday cake.
Exhibits Jan. 20, 2012 - March 31, 2013 | Library's 50th Anniversary exhibit spotlighting our holdings. Come see Groundbreaking, Dedication, and never-before-displayed documents, photos, and artifacts... "Just what does a research library do?"
Bonus Features: * Founding Fathers Collection (Feb - Dec) * The King (Elvis) and the Presidents (April - June) * Jackie Cochran (Jan - March 2013)
Feb. 3 - Sept. 3 | 100 Years of Girl Scouts exhibit
April 7 - July 1|Elvis at 21, Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer exhibit
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We hope to see you at some of the many events, activities and exhibits planned for this year. Remember to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and through our website: www.eisenhower.archives.gov as more program information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Karl Weissenbach, Director
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