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Seven Virginians: The Men Who Shaped Our Republic
Author John B Boyles reveals the integral role played by seven major Virginians before, during, and after the American Revolution: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Mason, Henry, and Marshall.
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Gen Z and Civic Engagement: A Conversation with U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost
Join award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien in conversation with Congressman Maxwell Frost on the roles young people can play in civic life and how citizens can engage with the political system.
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Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad
Author Andrew K. Diemer will discuss the remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad.
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Symbols of Freedom: Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War
Author Matthew J. Clavin will discuss how American symbols inspired enslaved people and their allies to fight for freedom.
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National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Gilbert Stuart
Meet Gilbert Stuart, the brilliant portraitist who painted the likenesses of the first five Presidents.
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Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance
Author Alvin Hall revisits the world of "The Negro Motorist Green Book," which between 1936 and 1963 guided Black travelers to businesses where they could safely rest, eat, or sleep.
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The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Dolley Madison
Meet Dolley Madison—the socially engaging, witty, and diplomatic First Lady who set many trends as White House First Lady. Johanna Dunphy portrays Dolley Madison.
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Fifth meeting of the 2022-2024 FOIA Advisory Committee.
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Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency
Chris Cillizza presents a colorful look at how modern Presidents play sports and have used sports to play politics as well as what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes.
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Jewish Soldiers in the Civil War: The Union Army
Adam D. Mendelsohn draws upon the vast database of verified listings of Jewish soldiers serving in the Civil War as well as letters, diaries, and newspapers to examine the collective experience of Jewish soldiers.