America’s presidential libraries tell the story of the presidency and those who have occupied our nation’s highest office. From Washington to Bush, from McKinley to Clinton, these institutions preserve and present history that has helped define our nation and change the world. Having worked with presidential libraries for over twenty years, and serving as Director of three of them, Alan Lowe is a uniquely qualified “tour guide” who will describe how presidential libraries were first imagined, how they are created and operated, and how they serve, in a variety of ways, to advance our understanding of the fascinating and vitally important story of the presidency. Recommended Reading: Presidential Libraries and Museums, by Christian A. Nappo; Homes and Libraries of the Presidents, by William Clotworthy; Presidential Places: A Guide to the Historic Sites of U.S. Presidents, by Gary W. Ferris The National Archives website, archives.gov, includes information on the NARA presidential libraries and links to each libraries’ website. Provided by the CAST Senior Center, our Virtual Programs provide an endless variety of interesting subjects. Our Virtual Programs take us across the country, experiencing and learning about places and people which we wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Scheduled every Tuesday afternoon at 1pm at the CAST Senior Center, our Virtual Programs are free and open to the public. There are no membership dues, and everyone is welcome to attend. Programming is provided by CuriousityU.com and other online providers. Check out our virtual program schedule every month and join us! We look forward to seeing you!