Landmark Exhibit! Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries

Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate 250 years of Independence. This pivotal moment offers an opportunity to reflect on our country’s past, cultivate a renewed appreciation for American history, and explore the beauty of our nation.

To celebrate this historic anniversary, the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a landmark exhibit. "Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries" will feature original, history-making documents straight from the vaults of the National Archives & Records Administration and rarely seen outside of Washington, DC. Visitors will have a chance to experience some of the most iconic records in our national story up close, including the Louisiana Purchase, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Brown v. Board of Education, Korean War Armistice Agreement, among many others!