Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th at the National Archives
Washington, DC—On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the National Archives will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, steps away
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National Archives Foundation Presents Taste of America, an Evening Celebration of American Food, Drink, and Culture
Curated tasting experience invites guests to enjoy recipes and specialty drinks prepared by award-winning chefs and mixologists from across the
New Major National Archives Exhibition Explores Origins and Inspiration for the Declaration of Independence
“Free and Independent” to open April 24, 2026, in celebration of America’s 250th birthday Washington, D.C. — The National Archives
From DC to the Nation: Freedom Plane Begins Cross-Country Tour of America’s Founding Documents
March 2, 2026Washington, D.C. — The Freedom Plane soared into the sky Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA),
National Archives “Freedom Plane National Tour” to Take Original Founding-Era Documents Across the Country for America’s 250th Anniversary
On January 20, 2026, the National Archives and Records Administration, in partnership with the National Archives Foundation, announced the “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation” traveling exhibition that will bring Founding-era documents to eight American cities throughout 2026.