Presidential Libraries and Museums

Presidential libraries and museums are national monuments dedicated to the memories of men who served as America’s Commander-in-Chief. There are twenty-five (soon to be twenty-six) presidential libraries and museums. Fourteen are administered by NARA (National Archives and Records Administration), while two are operated by state governments. One is under the care of the National Park Service and the rest are in the hands of private foundations.

Following an introductory overview of presidential library and museums and their history, comprehensive entries of each site are arranged from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each entry contains:

• Location information and history
• Information about the endowments
• Information about opening hours, the number of visitors, and other facts
• Detailed coverage overview of collections and permanent exhibits

This is the first reference guide to all twenty-four libraries. This book will act as a ready-reference source giving readers quick and reliable information about presidential libraries and museums.