Washington, DC Area Events
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June 25 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT
The Apollo
The HBO documentary "The Apollo" chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater.
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June 28 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Step by Step: Building a Feminist Movement, 1941–1977
This film by Joyce Follet follows the lives of eight Midwestern women, six of whom became founders of NOW.
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June 29 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Free samples of American Heritage (R) Chocolate
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June 30 Sunday
Washington, DC - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Free samples of American Heritage (R) Chocolate
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July 1 Monday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
The Widow Washington: The Life of Mary Washington
Martha Saxton discusses her new biography of Mary Ball Washington, the mother of our first President, George Washington.
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July 2 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
The Faulkner Murals: Revealing Their Stories
Lester Gorelic describes the making of and composition of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution murals in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington.
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July 3 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
The Years Bring Enlightenment: The Friendship and Politics of Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Re-enactors of these two historic figures discuss their differing views on the issues of the revolutionary period of our nation.
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July 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day at the National Archives with music, dramatic reading of the Declaration of Indepencence, family activities, and more!
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July 8 Monday
Washington, DC - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Camp for Kids - Ages 12 and up
A week-long camp on the basics of genealogy research
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July 9 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Camp for Kids - Ages 12 and up
A week-long camp on the basics of genealogy research
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Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
George Mason: The Founding Father Who Gave Us the Bill of Rights
William G. Hyland, Jr. discusses his biography of George Mason, a participant in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
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July 10 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Camp for Kids - Ages 12 and up
A week-long camp on the basics of genealogy research
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July 11 Thursday
Washington, DC - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Camp for Kids - Ages 12 and up
A week-long camp on the basics of genealogy research
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July 12 Friday
Washington, DC - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Genealogy Camp for Kids - Ages 12 and up
A week-long camp on the basics of genealogy research
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July 17 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT
Small Steps and Giant Leaps: How Apollo 11 Shaped Our Understanding of Earth and Beyond
A panel discussion on the role of geosciences in the legacy of the Apollo missions and the future of the space program.
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July 18 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Apollo 11
A new documentary about the Apollo 11 mission uses newly discovered film footage and audio recordings.
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July 19 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
From the Earth to the Moon: Mare Transquilitatis
An episode of the 1998 HBO series "From the Earth to the Moon" focuses on the astronauts' preparation for the Apollo 11 mission.
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Washington, DC - 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT
Moonwalk One
In 1970, NASA released this feature-length documentary that details the comprehensive coverage surrounding the July 1969 launch of Apollo 11 to the Moon.
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July 20 Saturday
Washington, DC - 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT
First Man
The feature film "First Man" tells the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the Moon.
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July 24 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT
NPS Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults.
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July 25 Thursday
Washington, DC - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
Rights and Responsibilities Learning Lab
Families will work together to research for a simulated Presidential press conference.
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July 26 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
Constitution in Action Learning Lab
Families will work together to research for a simulated Presidential press conference.
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August 6 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy
Christian B. Keller discusses the unique relationship between Generals Lee and Jackson, two leaders who often won despite overwhelming odds against them.
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August 7 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT
Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults.
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August 8 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Lincoln's Spies: Their Secret War to Save a Nation
The story of secret battles waged by Union agents in the Civil War
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August 13 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT
Black Site: The CIA in the post-9/11 World
Philip Mudd discusses how, after 9/11, the CIA transformed into a war-fighting intelligence service to help prevent future terrorist attacks.