In consideration of the statement of the Governor of California issued March 11 and federal mandates of the National Archives and Records Administration issued March 12, the Pat Nixon Day of Service has been postponed.
In addition, starting at the close of business, Friday, March 13, all National Archives research rooms will be closed to the public until further notice.
Our archive staff will continue to serve our public remotely by responding to requests emailed to nixonreference@nara.gov
The National Archives Museum and all museums in our Presidential Libraries system will also be closed to the public until further notice, starting at the close of business, Friday, March 13.
All public events in National Archives facilities nation-wide are cancelled until further notice. This includes in-person public programs, tours, school group visits, public meetings, external conferences, and facility rentals. Where possible, we will conduct public events and outreach activities online and through virtual meetings.
We are working with public health officials and our counterpart agencies to monitor and respond to the evolving conditions.
The Nixon Library has partnered with local charities for a day of service, hands-on learning and family fun in celebration of First Lady Pat Nixon.
Throughout her life, Pat Nixon championed volunteerism and supported worthwhile organizations across the country. Learn more about many local and national organizations and find volunteer opportunities.
Want to save a life? LifeStream Blood Bank will be holding a blood drive 9am-1pm.
11:30am: lecture and book signing with First Ladies and White House traditions expert Jennifer Pickens for her latest book Entertaining at the White House: Decades of Presidential Traditions.
