The LBJ Library hosts student visits, educator workshops, educator evenings, virtual professional development, and so much more throughout the year. See what's going on below!
Upcoming events
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum will host the National Archives & Records Administration’s Second Annual Virtual Vietnam War Symposium September 8-9, 2026.
The Vietnam War lasted almost 20 years, with the conflict drawing in soldiers and civilians, young and old, from many nations and backgrounds and all with unique wartime experiences. This symposium seeks to enhance the scholarship around the Vietnam War by exploring stories of the war not related to combat strategy and tactics from new, emerging scholars.
Program Schedule:
September 8
12:00pmET "From the Battlefield to the Motor City: Exploring the Post-War Experiences of Black Vietnam War Veterans Living in Metropolitan Detroit," Kayla Gray
2:30pmET "The War on Drugs," Eren Ozturk
September 9
12:00pmET "GIs in Jail: Military Dissent and Incarceration During the Vietnam War," Seth Kershner
2:30pmET "My Father's War, My Inheritance: Children of Vietnam Veterans and the Afterlife of Vietnam," Cody Dalton
This digital program is free of charge, but registration is required.
Join Monticello, the Adams Presidential Center, and the Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library at LBJ Library on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 11:30 am - 7:30pm for a unique professional development opportunity that examines the complexity of navigating political relationships in Revolutionary history and modern history.
Friends, Foes, & Frenemies will explore the complicated relationships between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson - going from allies in 1776 to bitter political rivals and friends again in retirement - as well as the well-known relationship between President Johnson and Martin, Luther King, Jr. - allies in the fight for civil rights but standing in opposition about the conflict in Vietnam. We will also consider how analyzing relationships like these can inspire students to engage in civil discourse. Teachers will leave with strategies and resources to implement immediately in the classroom. The day of learning ends with participation in the public event "Founding Friends, Founding Foes" hosted by Dr. Jane Kamensky and Kurt Graham, cohosted by the LBJ Library, Adams Center, and Monticello in the LBJ Library Atrium.
Details:
- This workshop is free and open to all educators, but registration is required
- A $100 substitute teacher subsidy will be provided to each attendee's institution/school
- Dinner will be provided
- A certificate for 8 CPE hours will be given to participants in attendance.
*Note: Registration for the educator workshop includes registration for the evening program. Please do not additionally register for the evening program.
Attendance is limited, so register today!
Announcing a new virtual program from the LBJ Library Education Department, 60-Minute Civics. And it's exactly what you think: 60 minutes of civic learning to enhance your instructional space and/or personal life!
This program will launch with 3 different (and scaffolded) webinars on The Revolutionary Ideas Throughout U.S. History. All webinars will take place 6:30pm-7:30pmCST in October - just in time for National Civics Day!
- October 13th: Revolutionary Ideals throughout U.S. History
- October 20th: The Declaration of Sentiments- Then & Now
- October 27th: "How Do You Measure Freedom?": Freedom Schools
The next 60-Minute Civics program will be hosted in Spring 2027.
1 hour of continuing education credit will be granted for each participant in attendance per program.
This program is free, but registration is required to receive the digital link and CEU certificate.
The Citizenship Project @ LBJ Library
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library proudly offers The Citizenship Project digital course, in partnership with the New-York Historical Society. This program will provide free online citizenship classes for United States green card holders preparing for the civics test portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview. The course covers EVERY question that could be asked of someone in their civics/history interview.
Participation in these classes is not limited to any age range or ability level. The only requirement to participate is having a valid U.S. green card. It is recommended to have a moderate level of English due to the speed of the course. This course would not be suitable for young learners (pre-teens and younger).
Courses are typically offered at the beginning of the year (January- February) and around the start of the school year (September- October) and are held 1-2x a week for 6-weeks.
The next session of online classes begins September 8th.
Classes for this session will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays in September, for 2 hours each (6:00pmCST-8:00pmCST).
Dates for the September 2026 session are: September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24.
For more information about The Citizenship Project or to sign up for another virtual class, see https://www.nyhistory.org/citizenship-project.
Asynchronous Professional Development
Don’t have the time or geographic ability to join us in Austin for an in-person educator professional development? That’s okay! We’ve got you covered.
We have asynchronous options to help fit your schedule and needs. These programs run through Canvas and are free of charge. A CPE certificate will be issued upon completion of the modules.
Click on the links below to find out more and start today.
For All Mankind: Lyndon Johnson & the U.S. Space Race
Explore the development of the United States program and the role Lyndon Johnson would play in its development and success. Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule through this asynchronous professional development course. This course will award 10 continuing education hours upon completion.
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Preserve, Protect, & Record: The National Archives in the Classroom
At the National Archives and Record Administration, our mission is to "We preserve, protect, and share the historical records of the United States to promote public inquiry and strengthen democratic participation." But, it's not always easy to find that one document you're looking for to support the lesson plan you're making. In this course, you will explore how to access the primary source material at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and at the National Archives and Record Administration. It's a vast database of possibilities and could prove cumbersome to someone without knowledge, so join us to learn how to work smarter and not harder to provide your students with quality primary sources to learn from. This course will award 5 continuing education hours upon completion.
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