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“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?
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on the Constitution Avenue steps
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July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Taste American Heritage® Chocolate at the National Archives Store
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July 4th Celebration - Chocolate Tasting
Taste American Heritage® Chocolate at the National Archives Store
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by the Singing Capital Chorus on the Constitution Avenue steps
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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.
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July 4th Celebration - Musical Performance
Performance by GottaSwing on Constitution Avenue steps
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The “Write” Stuff Author Conversations
Hear from authors and illustrators about how they use research in their writing.
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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!
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The “Write” Stuff Family Research & Literacy Day
Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities and engage with authors and illustrators.