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July 4th at the National Archives
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, historical reenactors, and family activities!
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Rival Friends: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Discuss & Debate the Founding of the United States
Two Founding Fathers—Thomas Jefferson and John Adams (portrayed by Joseph Doyle and Steven Edenbo)—will debate each other and take questions from the audience.
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July 4th Celebration - Musical/Dance Performance
Interactive performance by GottaSwing on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by Mark H. Taiko on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the Malcolm X Drummers on the Constitution Avenue steps
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Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop
Flying saucers, mythical creatures, and secret codes! Investigate and solve a brand-new mystery with some of the more curious records of the National Archives.
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Hands-on Adult Workshop: Sundials
Explore National Archives records to discover the art and innovation of telling time by the sun as the North American Sundial Society helps to unlock the mysteries of this timeless technology.
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First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents, and the Pursuit of Power
Kate Andersen Brower explores the lives and roles of 13 modern Vice Presidents.
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From the Vaults: Remembering Vietnam
The third in a series of archival selections from the National Archives’ motion picture holdings related to the war in Vietnam.
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Family Learning Lab: The Constitution in Action
Take on the role of researchers and archivists for a day! .(For children in grades 5 and up)