The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum th ......February 17, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 9th Annual Presidents’

February 17, 202010:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

9th Annual

Presidents’ Day Family Family FestivalFestival

Museum TheaterA 20-minute introductory film covering the life of John F. Kennedy before the presidency plays regularly throughout the day.

Don’t Miss Paparazzi with the Past! Take a photo with historical guests at the Presidential Seal in the Museum Lobby (near the entrance). 10:50 – 11:10 Suffrage Leaders 3:00 – 3:30 Presidents, First Ladies & Suffragists

Schedule at a Glance

Accessibility:

Wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Admission Desk on a first come, first served basis. Video presentations in the Museum are captioned for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Columbia Point • Boston, Massachusetts 02125 • www.jfklibrary.org • 617.514.1600

Tell us what you think of the Festival. Stop by our Evaluation Station and complete a quick survey. Then pick up a bag to carry home your craft treasures.

(Across from the Museum Store)

Sensory Accommodations:

A quiet space is available on the Lobby level. Please see a staff member for assistance.

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Smith CenterPerformances

The Pavilion“Make and Take” Craft Activities

Exhibit GalleriesSpecial Activities

Powers RoomHands-on | Crafts

Shaping A New Nation

Learning CenterPerformances | ActivitiesSuffrage Centennial

Adams11:15 – 12:20

Adams1:00 – 1:40

Jeopardy2:00 – 3:30

John & Abigail Adams10:30 – 11:10


Powerful Women2:30 – 3:00

WHHA Ornament Unveiling3:30 – 3:45

Closing Concert4:00 – 4:30

James & Dolley Madison11:10 – 11:50

Presidential Press Conference12:30 – 1:00


Eleanor Roosevelt11:50 – 12:30


Suffragist Read Aloud

10:45 – 11:15

Suffragist Read Aloud2:45 – 3:15

Sojourner Truth12:15 – 1:00

Sojourner Truth2:00-2:30

Lucretia Mott11:15 – 11:40


Colonial Clothes11:00 – 12:15

Presidential Homes

12:30 – 1:30

Sashes & Sunflowers

10:00 – 12:30

PT 109 Cart12:00 – 1:00

Space Cart1:00 – 2:00

Museum Tour11:30 – 12:15


Radcliffe Pitches2:30 – 3:30

Zines1:00 – 3:30

Popsicle Stick Flags

10:00 – 11:00


12:00 – 1:30

Astronaut Helmets

11:15 – 12:30

Astronaut Helmets

1:00 – 2:00

Mini WPA Murals

10:00 – 11:30

Mini WPA Murals2:00 – 3:30

Protest Posters

12:00 – 1:30

Kennedy Campaign Hats

& Buttons10:00 – 12:15


& Buttons2:30 – 3:30

Letter Writing to the President12:30 – 2:15

Scrimshaw 10:30 – 11:30

Scrimshaw 2:00 – 3:00

Pavilion

Entrance

Smith Center

Learning Center

PowersRoom

RFK Foyer

Museum Store

Café

Museum Galleries

Restrooms

Museum Lobby

Evaluation Station

Elevators

Schedule of EventsPresentations from the Past

Meet and interact with our guest presidents, first ladies, and suffragists.

Craft ActivitiesMake-and-take activities in celebration of Presidents’ Day and the 19th Amendment.

Location: The Pavilion

Gallery Tours & Hands-On Cart ProgramsLearn about President Kennedy and his legacy in the following programs.

Presidents John Adams and James Madison with First Ladies Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and Eleanor Roosevelt

Location: Smith Center

President John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams 10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison 11:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Presidential Press Conference 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Press Conference with Powerful Women 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Join Presidents John Adams and James Madison as they share stories about their experiences as presidents of the United States. First Ladies Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison and Eleanor Roosevelt speak about their lives and roles in history. Following each presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask these historic figures a question.

Presented by Michael LePage, Bryan Austin, Audrey Stuck-Girard, Michelle Smith, and Susan Marie Frontczak.

Suffragists Sojourner Truth and Lucretia Mott from the American Historical Theatre

Location: Learning Center

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, these performances highlight the importance of voting and women’s contributions to American history.

Lucretia Mott: All Men and Women are Created Equal 11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I a Woman? 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Presented by Kim Hanley and Dr. Daisy Century.

Paparazzi with the Past

Location: Main Lobby

10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by taking a picture with our guest suffragists!

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Take your picture with presidents, first ladies, and history-making suffragists!

Family Tour of the Museum Galleries

Location: Presidential Seal in Lobby

11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Explore the early 1960s in this 45-minute interactive tour of the Museum. View Alan Shepard’s spacecraft, see international treasures given to the president, and learn about the major events during President Kennedy’s time in office.

Stranded at Sea: JFK and the PT 109

Location: Young Jack Exhibit (#1 on map)

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hear the story of how John F. Kennedy and his PT 109 crew struggled to survive for six days following a collision with a Japanese destroyer. Learn how JFK became a World War II hero in this 25-minute hands-on interactive program.

“Race for Space” Discovery Cart

Location: Space Exhibit (#9 on map)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Come explore the first manned American spacecraft in this 15-minute hands-on program for all ages. Follow Mercury Astronaut Alan Shepard from takeoff to splashdown and perform important space duties!

Kennedy Campaign Hats and Buttons

10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make your own iconic hat to match the 1960 campaign hats worn by many Kennedy supporters. Design and color your own campaign button. Wear your Kennedy

campaign hat and button proudly during the Festival!


10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m and 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Make your own flag with popsicle sticks and learn more about the American flag.

Mini WPA Murals

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s advocacy and support for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Public Arts Commission, make a collage with a WPA mural outline.

Scrimshaw

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Explore President Kennedy’s appreciation of scrimshaw and design your own work of art.

Astronaut Helmets

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Make your own space helmet and learn about how astronauts stay safe in space.

Protest Posters

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Women’s Suffrage Movement and Kennedy Campaign supporters used posters to illustrate commitment to their values when exercising their freedom of speech at rallies, demonstrations, and protests. Design, make, and decorate your own poster to support a cause you believe in. You can display your poster for all to see in the Learning Center!

Write a Letter to the President 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Share your ideas, thoughts and concerns with the 45th president or this year’s presidential candidates! Write and mail a letter to President Trump or one of the candidates running for president.

Sashes and Sunflowers | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dress to protest! Explore ways suffragists used clothing and colors to represent their cause. Design your own suffrage sash to wear at the Festival. Learn how yellow became a color of suffrage and make a sunflower to celebrate the work of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Color your own Women Suffrage Bluebird sign inspired by the tin signs distributed by the Massachusetts Women’s Suffrage Association in 1915.

A Story in the Fight for Women’s Rights | 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Dig deeper into the exciting history of women’s journey to the ballot box. Join in a dramatic reading of Elizabeth Caused All the Trouble by Doreen Rappaport. Please be seated by 10:35 a.m. or 2:35 p.m. so you don’t miss any of the action.

Zines of Suffrage Leaders | 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make your own self-published booklet highlighting the work of a change-making suffragist and explore the important role print media played in the women’s suffrage movement.

Indicates a more challenging activity that is most appropriate for older children. Some adult assistance from caregivers will be required for younger children to participate.

The Radcliffe Pitches of Harvard University

Pop-up Performances in Museum Galleries Location: #7 and #12 Every 20 minutes from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Travel back to the 1960s with pop-up performances of popular music from the Kennedy era.

Closing Concert Location: Smith Center | 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join us for a closing concert of anthems of the women’s suffrage movement and popular music from the early 1900s, the 1960s, and today.

Women’s Suffrage Headquarters | Location: Learning CenterThe movement to gain women access to the ballot box was a long-fought battle. Learn more about suffrage efforts from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s that led to the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago!

Colonial Couture

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Make your own Tricorn hat and a cravat to match the popular colonial style worn by Presidents Adams and Madison, as well as many founding leaders. Wear your colonial attire to meet the presidents and first ladies!

Founding Documents with President Adams

11:15 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.

Examine the country’s founding documents with President John Adams. Write your initials with a quill pen and sign your name to the Declaration of Independence.

A Place to Call Home

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Try out line sculpture to explore architectural designs for James Madison’s family home, Montpelier; John Adams’ Old House at Peace field which was home to not just one, but two American presidents; and the White House itself, the official home of the president from John Adams to this day.

Presidential and Women’s History Jeopardy

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Do you enjoy trivia? Test your knowledge of the US presidents, first ladies, and the 19th Amendment. Play Jeopardy! Winners will be awarded prizes. Adults are invited to join in an advanced round at 3:00 p.m.

Shaping a New Nation | Location: Powers Room

Make Your Own Sundae Bar

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Make-Your-Own-Sundae! Kids and adults alike can enjoy chocolate and vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and a variety of toppings for $4 each. Yum!

Don't Miss Our Special Guests! Enjoy a special presentation and musical performances.

The Reveal of the Official 2020 White House Christmas Ornament

Location: Smith Center | 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) reveals the Official 2020 White House Christmas Ornament honoring President John F. Kennedy. Come learn about this tribute to President Kennedy and discover more about the WHHA and Jacqueline Kennedy’s role in its founding.

The ornament is available for purchase at shop.whitehousehistory.org and at the Museum Store.

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Mini WPA Murals

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Scrimshaw

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Astronaut Helmets

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Scrimshaw

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Astronaut Helmets

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Sashes & Sunflowers

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Mini WPA Murals

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Scrimshaw 10:30 – 11:30


Pavilion

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Smith Center

Learning Center

PowersRoom

RFK Foyer

Museum Store

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Elevators

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Protest Posters

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Scrimshaw 10:30 – 11:30


Pavilion

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Smith Center

Learning Center

PowersRoom

RFK Foyer

Museum Store

Café

Museum Galleries

Restrooms

Museum Lobby

Evaluation Station

Elevators