Virtual Events
The Library hosts engaging virtual programs year-round, including book talks, lectures, symposiums, Taste of History events, and trivia nights. Below are our upcoming virtual events grouped by category. To view the events in chronological order, please visit the Library's events page.
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Book Talks
September 22, 2025
David Gessner's Leave It As It Is
Join us as David Gessner takes us through his journey following in TR's footsteps and reflecting on TR's conservation legacy.
December 8, 2025
Jean Flahive's Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride with Phil Morse
Join us as Jean Flahive and Phil Morse take us through TR's time in Maine, the interurban named Narcissus on which TR traveled, and the story it inspired.
January 12, 2026
Michael Patrick Cullinane and Michael Sacopulos's Birding with TR
Join us as Mike Cullinane and Mike Sacopulos take us through some of the birds TR encountered, specifically during his time in North Dakota.
February 23, 2026
Candice Millard's The River of Doubt
Join us as Candice Millard discusses Theodore Roosevelt's last big adventure descending the River of Doubt in the Amazon.
March 9, 2026
Rolf Sletten's Roosevelt's Ranches
Join us as Rolf Sletten discuss TR's time at his ranches (the Maltese Cross and the Elkhorn) in North Dakota.
April 13, 2026
Chris Epting's Teddy Roosevelt in California: The Whistle Stop Tour That Changed America
Join us as Chris Epting discusses TR's time in California and the fun stories he discovered while researching.
May 11, 2026
Nancy Churnin's A Teddy Bear for Emily—and President Roosevelt, Too
Join us as Nancy Churnin discusses Theodore Roosevelt, the creation of the teddy bear, and the Jewish immigrants who played a major role in the now iconic toy.
All virtual events will be held at 5:30pm MT. For our friends across the country, that translates to 4:30pm PT / 5:30pm MT / 6:30pm CT / 7:30pm ET.
Curator Talks
November 10, 2025
Honoring the Military Service of Theodore Roosevelt's Sons
Join Dr. William Hansard of the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University and Rachel Lane of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library as they discuss TR's sons and their military service in recognition of Veterans Day.
February 9, 2026
Top 10 Documents from Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
Join the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University staff as they discuss the top 10 documents from TR's presidency. This event is inspired by the work of the National Archives Foundation's America's 100 Docs project: https://100docs.vote.
April 27, 2026
Behind the Scenes at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Join Susan Sarna, Senior Curator of Collections at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, as she gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the Library.
All virtual events will be held at 5:30pm MT. For our friends across the country, that translates to 4:30pm PT / 5:30pm MT / 6:30pm CT / 7:30pm ET.
Taste of History
October 6, 2025
Camping Edition
Join us as we sample some of the recipes Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed while camping and learn the stories behind those recipes.
November 17, 2025
Holiday Edition
Join us as we sample some of the recipes Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed around the holidays and learn the stories behind those recipes.
January 26, 2026
Cocktail Edition
Join us as we sample some of the cocktails Theodore Roosevelt either inspired or enjoyed and learn the stories behind those recipes.
March 23, 2026
Dessert Edition
Join us as we sample some of the desserts Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed and learn the stories behind those recipes.
All virtual events will be held at 5:30pm MT. For our friends across the country, that translates to 4:30pm PT / 5:30pm MT / 6:30pm CT / 7:30pm ET.