Park Ranger Speaker Series

The Interior Library is proud to present a series of programs on the background and history of sites of interest in the Washington, D.C. region and around the country. Programs highlighting the history of the United States are also offered. The one-hour programs, presented by National Park Service Rangers, are presented virtually via webinar.

To register for a future Park Ranger Speaker Series program, please use our Park Ranger Speaker Series registration form. If the registration form does not work at your location, you may use the Library's contact form. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Interior Library by e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-5815.

Webinar recordings of recently completed Park Ranger Speaker Series programs are available upon request. Please contact the Interior Library by phone at (202) 208-5815, e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or via the Library's comment form for more information.
 

Upcoming Programs

The House on the Hill: The Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

Visitors to Washington, D.C. who stop by their Senators' offices or visit the Supreme Court may wonder: What is the story behind that 200-year-old house at 144 Constitution Avenue, NE in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol?  Ten years ago, this important landmark, headquarters to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, became the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Please join Ranger Susan Philpott to hear about the determined women who lived and worked there, campaigning for equality while fighting to preserve the house from demolition.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.
 

Politics on the Doorstep: James Garfield's 1880 Front Porch Presidential Campaign
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

“Politics on the Doorstep” traces the development and evolution of a campaign technique that was not consciously planned, did not begin until the last month of the 1880 campaign season, and was the model for future presidential candidacies. Welcoming groups of businessmen, students, Civil War veterans, and ordinary citizens, Republican presidential nominee James Garfield departed from the tradition of a candidate staying "above the fray" and initiated candidate/voters interactions which we have been familiar with ever since. Please join Park Ranger Alan Gephardt for a look at a campaign that, unlike any before it, brought citizens and candidate face-to-face.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.

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