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SUMMARY:Free Daytime Event: Stars & Stories Fest (Spirit of Independence Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Modeled after a classic July 4 neighborhood gathering\, visitors will explore history and the 250th by meeting historical reenactors\, enjoy Disney music\, discover their family roots with Ancestry\, check out digital activations and experience activities including face painting and a patriotic selfie station. NBC4 Washington TV host Tommy McFly will emcee the event.This event is part of the Spirit of Independence Festival and will be held in front of the National Archives Museum. \n\n\n\nProgram Partners: Ancestry\, Building Bridges\, Disney Music Group\, and the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Free Timed Tickets
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LOCATION:National Archives Museum\, 701 Constitution Ave NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20408\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evening Benefit Experience: Taste of America (Spirit of Independence Festival)
DESCRIPTION:An evening event celebrating recipes and culinary traditions from all corners of the nation. The evening begins with a curated tasting experience led by celebrity and award-winning chefs from all corners of the country\, followed by DJ music and specialty drinks (with and without alcohol) crafted by top bartenders nationwide. Guests may purchase tickets to one or both portions of the evening. \n\n\n\nThe specialty drink portion of the event will be emceed by LP O’Brien\, DC-based beverage entrepreneur and the first winner of Netflix’s Drink Masters.This event is part of the Spirit of Independence Festival and will be held in front of the National Archives Museum. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the National Restaurant Association and Drink Company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://archivefoundation.demo.cmsminds.net/events/evening-benefit-experience-taste-of-america/
LOCATION:District of Columbia
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SUMMARY:Free Daytime Event: Yappy Hour (Spirit of Independence Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Held on the National Archives lawn\, this dog-friendly event blends patriotic spirit with community fun. Featuring table activations with local and national pet organizations and activities for the whole family\, Yappy Hour invites animal lovers and their patriotic furry friends to join the celebration. Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required for all dogs attending.This event is part of the Spirit of Independence Festival and will be held in front of the National Archives Museum. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Mars\, Incorporated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Free Timed Tickets
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SUMMARY:Free Daytime Event: Salute to Service (Spirit of Independence Festival)
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army and Navy and 82nd anniversary of D-Day\, this tribute celebrates service members past and present. Guests will enjoy live performances by military bands\, step inside a Vietnam War Army helicopter\, and participate in hands-on activities that connect them to stories of service found within the National Archives. United States Navy Memorial President and CEO Vice Admiral John B. Nowell\, Jr.\, USN (Ret) will emcee the event.This event is part of the Spirit of Independence Festival and will be held in front of the National Archives Museum. \n\n\n\nProgram Partners: American Veterans Center\, Blue Star Families\, Medal of Honor Museum\, North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association\, and United States Navy Memorial. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Free Timed Tickets
URL:https://archivefoundation.demo.cmsminds.net/events/free-daytime-event-salute-to-service/
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SUMMARY:Evening Benefit Experience: One Nation\, Many Stories Gala (Spirit of Independence Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A black-tie optional gala featuring award-winning American documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter and history teacher and social media influencer Lauren Cella ffor a thought-provoking TEDx-style conversation about the future of history storytelling. The evening includes an opportunity to see the original Declaration of Independence and enjoy a patriotic dining experience in front of the National Archives building.This event is part of the Spirit of Independence Festival and will be held in front of the National Archives Museum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://archivefoundation.demo.cmsminds.net/events/evening-benefit-experience-one-nation-many-stories-gala/
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SUMMARY:Lucky Strike Reception and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Lucky Strike tells the story of a wounded American soldier who fights to survive behind enemy lines in Battle of the Bulge during World War II\, relying on his instinct\, spy craft\, and a hand-radio to evade capture and find his way back to his unit. Following the screening\, there will be an audience Q&A with film director Rod Lurie\, co-writer/producer Marc Frydman\, producer Jonathan Yunger\, and actor Scott Eastwood. \n\n\n\nPresented by National Archives Foundation in partnership with Roadside Attractions Films and Saban Films.
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LOCATION:The William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives\, 701 Constitution Ave\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20408\, United States
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SUMMARY:How the Declaration of Independence Made America: A conversation with Michael Auslin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively conversation about the inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence. Dr. Michael Auslin will discuss his new book\, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America\, with Dr. Patrick Spero. They will explore the history of the Declaration of Independence from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to today—revealing the physical and symbolic history of the document that made America.About Michael AuslinMichael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and previously was a professor of history at Yale. His most recent book is National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster)\, which he completed as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Library of Congress’s John W. Kluge Center.About Patrick SperoDr. Patrick Spero is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Philosophical Society and an award-winning historian who has published four books on the era of the American Revolution. Before returning to the APS as CEO\, Dr. Spero was the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. \n\n\n\nThis program is made possible by the National Archives Foundation.
URL:https://archivefoundation.demo.cmsminds.net/events/how-the-declaration-of-independence-made-america-a-conversation-with-michael-auslin/
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