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The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education, 70 Years Later
For the 70th anniversary of the civil rights landmark decision of Brown v. Board of Education, join us for an evening of conversation with former law clerks of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
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Remembering the “Great Crusade”: 80th Anniversary D-Day Discussion
For the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we present a discussion in collaboration with the Army University Press and the Imperial War Museum.
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Perspectives on History: AAPI Voices in the American Story
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for an evening conversation about the role historians and media have played in our nation's cultural storytelling.
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Learn the Japanese Art of Calligraphy
Professional calligraphy artist Kazuko Carper will give a calligraphy demonstration at the National Archives in Washington, DC.
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The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America
Jeffrey Rosen and Dr. Colleen Shogan will discuss what “the pursuit of happiness” meant to six of the most influential founders—Franklin, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton.
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The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Ruth Patrick
Meet Ruth Patrick—a botanist, limnologist, and a pioneer in freshwater ecology who broke gender barriers in the early 20th century.
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Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey - Exhibit Opens
"Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey" is the new exhibit opening on March 16 in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC,
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Kid Detectives Family History Camp at the National Archives - Virtual Camp
This week-long camp will introduce the basics of family research. Discover how to use the resources of the National Archives to be history detectives into your past!
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National Archives to Host Sunshine Week Panel on Artificial Intelligence and Government Access
Panel discussion highlighting how the Freedom of Information Act intersects with artificial intelligence, public acces and open government.
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Civics Fireside Chat with the Archivist of the United States and U.S. Secretary of Education
In celebration of the second annual National Civic Learning Week, join us for an evening with the Archivist of the United States in a fireside chat conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona.