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Archives at Home: Statement from Executive Director Patrick Madden
March 26, 2020
The National Archives Museum and research center in Washington D.C., and National Archives facilities across the country, closed indefinitely on March 14 to protect the health and safety of staff and visitors amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our National Archives Foundation family has braved... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Statement on COVID-19
March 12, 2020
Dear Foundation Members & Friends:
I’m writing to inform you of some important changes to upcoming programs and events at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. in an effort to keep our community safe.
Tonight’s National Archives program and event – the Harriet Tubman Tribute – has been... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Launches Video Series Featuring Speaker Pelosi, Senator Capito, Cokie Roberts and Other Women Trailblazers in Celebration of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial
February 13, 2020
WASHINGTON D.C. (February 13, 2020) – Today, the National Archives Foundation launches a video series about the women’s suffrage movement and its lasting impact on future generations. As part of a larger initiative in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, and in... Read more
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Serving Up a Dish of Art, Historical Fun, and Chocolate Chip Pancakes at the National Archives Sleepover
February 7, 2020
On February 1, 2020, the National Archives Foundation partnered with the National Archives in bringing history alive for 104 children and their families at the National Archives Sleepover.
Before rolling out their sleeping bags in the National Archives Rotunda, children from across the... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Statement – Rightfully Hers
January 22, 2020
Statement from Patrick Madden, National Archives Foundation Executive Director:
As you may have seen in the Washington Post over the weekend, an article identified alterations made to a photograph on view in the National Archives Museum associated with the Rightfully Hers exhibition.
The photograph of the 2017 Women’s March on... Read more