The History Theater is located on the second floor of the museum and features monthly lectures, films and special events. The theater is also available for rental.

September 1-30
Souls of the People: Writing American's Stor y

October 1-31
The Curious Mister Catesby 
Nearly three centuries ago, Mark Catesby (1683-1749) set sail for the Americas. What he found here would change his life. What he recorded would challenge our view of the world and man's place in it. Discover the story of this almost forgotten scientist, artist and adventurer, whose extensive studies in the North American wilderness led to the greatest accomplishment in art and science relative to North America before the Revolution.

November 1-30 
Singing Wires

December 1-31 
Fly Girls
During WWII, more than a thousand women signed up to fly with the U.S. Military, including wives, mothers, actresses and debutantes, who joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS). This film tells the story of the WASPS, who test piloted aircraft, ferried places and logged over 60 million miles in the air.