Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Activity in ReSource Room: Tennessee Ratification of the 19th Amendment

What did a mother, son, and letter have to do with Tennessee’s ratification of the 19th Amendment? In this hands-on activity for the whole family, discover how women’s suffrage was achieved.

Washington, DC - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

“Amending America” Escape Room for Adults

Race against the clock while you solve puzzles and ciphers about amendments to the Constitution. Can you unravel the clues and find the missing archivist?

Kansas City, MO - 9:30am to 12:00pm

Educator Workshop: Remembering WWI App

Workshop for educators held offsite at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in partnership with HistoryPin.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Activity in ReSource Room: Tennessee Ratification of the 19th Amendment

What did a mother, son, and letter have to do with Tennessee’s ratification of the 19th Amendment? In this hands-on activity for the whole family, discover how women’s suffrage was achieved.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Activity in ReSource Room: Tennessee Ratification of the 19th Amendment

What did a mother, son, and letter have to do with Tennessee’s ratification of the 19th Amendment? In this hands-on activity for the whole family, discover how women’s suffrage was achieved.

Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

What is Parkvillia Northcutti?: The science and history behind a new fossil find near Kansas City

Panel discussion about a recently discovered fossil in the Midwest.

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Find Your Whistle

Four-time international whistling champion Christopher Ullman presents "Find Your Whistle," the story of a Washington and Wall Street insider who uses his simple gift to touch hearts and change lives.

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself

Garrett Graff sheds light on government Doomsday plans that lay out how to evacuate and protect the nation’s historic artifacts and its leaders.

Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm

2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford.

Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm

2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford.

Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm

2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford.

Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm

2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford.

Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am

2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford.

Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am

2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs: Ambassador Carla A. Hills

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Library, and Museum hosted the 2017 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs and the 2017 COL Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship presentation on July 13, 2017 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Former Ambassador Carla A. Hills presented a lecture entitled Why Trade Matters which coincided with the 104th birthday anniversary of President Gerald R. Ford.

Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Wrestling with His Angel: The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln, 1849–1856

Sidney Blumenthal discusses volume II of his biography "The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln."

Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Washington, DC - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Genealogy Camp for Kids at the National Archives

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

The “Write” Stuff Family Research & Literacy Day

Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities and engage with authors and illustrators.

Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 4:15pm

The “Write” Stuff Author Workshops (for students, grades 4–6)

Our panelists will lead story development workshops and help you make your ideas come to life!

Washington, DC - 10:30am to 12:00pm

The “Write” Stuff Author Conversations

Hear from authors and illustrators about how they use research in their writing.

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Discovering the Sussex Declaration

Danielle Allen and Emily Sneff will discuss the recent identification of a second parchment manuscript of the Declaration of Independence in England.

Washington, DC - 8:00am to 4:00pm

July 4th Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. The museum will have EXTENDED HOURS of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June 30 to July 6.

Washington, DC - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance

Performance by GottaSwing on Constitution Avenue steps

Washington, DC - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Frederick Douglass: The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro

A dramatic reading of excerpts from Frederick Douglass's July 5, 1852, speech on the Declaration of Independence, followed by a discussion.

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance

Performance by the Singing Capital Chorus on the Constitution Avenue steps

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting

Taste American Heritage® Chocolate at the National Archives Store

Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance

Performance by Batala Washington on the Constitution Avenue steps

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting

Taste American Heritage® Chocolate at the National Archives Store

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance

Performance by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on the Constitution Avenue steps

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am

Family Learning Lab Programs: Rights and Responsibilities

Family Learning Lab Programs: Rights and Responsibilities

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Featured Activity in ReSource Room: Magna Carta

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and inspired years of conversations about rights.