Special Events

Resilience, Fortitude and Faith: Vietnam War POWs Reflect 50 Years Later Thursday, May 25, 2023 10:00 AM Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum The Nixon Library will host four former Vietnam War POWs for a panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of their emotional return home to the United States. These decorated veterans will reflect […]

Pay tribute to America’s fallen warriors on Memorial Day at the Nixon Library on Monday, May 29, 2022. At 11:00 AM the Huntington Beach Concert Band will perform its spectacular repertoire of patriotic favorites in the Nixon Library’s exact replica of America’s Grand Ball Room, more formally known as the White House East Room.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Panels and Luncheon Remarks America is plagued with a deadly epidemic of fentanyl that is little understood, while government policies continue to fail to address root causes of the crisis. You're invited to attend a thought-provoking conference with drug policy and addiction treatment experts on drug control […]

Nixon Biographer Jonathan Aitken Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:00 PM Free Event Admission New Nixon Stories and Reflections from the British Biographer of the 37th President Hear from Jonathan Aitken, a renowned British biographer, author, and esteemed public figure. With a decades-long career spanning politics, media commentary, and literature, Jonathan brings a unique perspective to […]

Within days of closing the Nixon Library to the public due to COVID-19 in March 2020, the White House East Room, known for its once-active programming and frequent events, became a center for much-needed blood donations. Since then, the Foundation has hosted over 40 blood drives, resulting in over 1,700 usable units of blood and […]

Israel at War: What Would Nixon Do? Featuring Ben Stein Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:00 AM Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum The Richard Nixon Foundation is proud to partner with the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles for an official "On The Ground" report of the latest on the war between Israel and […]

GOP Debate Watch Party with Post-Debate Analysis from Ken Khachigian Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum It doesn't get more presidential than watching the GOP debate on the big screen in a replica of the White House East Room! 4:00 PM: Pre-Debate Reception 5:00 PM: Live Televised GOP Debate 7:00 PM: […]

Within days of closing the Nixon Library to the public due to COVID-19 in March 2020, the White House East Room, known for its once-active programming and frequent events, became a center for much-needed blood donations. Since then, the Foundation has hosted over 40 blood drives, resulting in over 1,700 usable units of blood and […]

Brighten the season with a sparkling Christmas Tree Lighting at the Nixon Library Tuesday, November 28th, 6:00 PM Your ticket unlocks the magic -- snap photos with Santa in the Oval Office, craft sparkling ornaments, build a hot cocoa confection, and sing along with Christmas-clad carolers for an after-hours presidential museum experience. Doors open at […]

Christmas wonderland at the Nixon Library! Tuesday, December 19th, 6:00 PM In 1969, First Lady Pat Nixon opened the White House for evening tours to enable working families to experience Christmas in the People’s House. To continue the First Lady’s tradition, the Nixon Library will light up after dark with an indoor/outdoor Christmas experience! Hear […]