Videos and Recorded Programs
Videos about The Huntington and previously recorded lectures, programs, and conferences.
Shapiro Lecture: Democracy and the Declaration of Across 250 Years
Thu., June 25, 2026On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Harvard scholar Danielle Allen explores how the Declaration’s promise of political equality informs her teaching, advocacy, democracy and civics education work. Following her lecture, Allen joins Susan Juster, W.M. Keck Foundation Director of Research, to discuss the historical significance and continued relevance of this founding document today. This special program is part of THIS LAND...
Lecture
Libraries as Communities of Desire
Wed., March 25, 2026Claire Dederer, essayist, critic, and author of “Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma,” looks at the worlds of treasured queer libraries, starting with Christopher Isherwood’s own collection.
Lecture
United Queendom: Adapting the Tudors through SIX and Historical Collections
Thu., Feb. 26, 2026Learn how ‘SIX the Musical’ bridges the gap between history and pop culture through its many collaborations with cultural institutions across the U.K. to bring the Tudors to a broader audience.
Lecture
Mapping the Archives of Pacific Islander Eco-Poetry
Wed., Dec. 10, 2025Craig Santos Perez, Avery Distinguished Fellow, dives into The Huntington's archive of rare books and maps.
Art
Continuing the Story: The Art of Mustafa Ali Clayton
Fri., Nov. 21, 2025Los Angeles–based artist Mustafa Ali Clayton reflects on his creative process and the influence of Sargent Claude Johnson on his new sculpture, "Ms. Lanise."
Events
Why It Matters: Ava DuVernay in Conversation with Karen R. Lawrence
Thu., Nov. 13, 2025During “Why It Matters,” Ava DuVernay and President Karen R. Lawrence discussed storytelling, courage, and the power of the humanities to reveal a fuller, truer picture of the American experience.
Lecture
A Print of a Chinese Theater in California: A Life History
Wed., Nov. 12, 2025Nancy Yunhwa Rao, Board of Governors Professor of Music, Rutgers University, tells the story of an engraved illustration of a glamorous Chinese theater in San Francisco from 1870.
Lecture
Archival Captivity Narratives: Who's Capturing Whom in Comanche Archives?
Thu., Nov. 6, 2025Dustin Tahmahkera, professor of Native American studies at the University of Oklahoma, discusses stories of Comanches in film and media.