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National Archives Museum to Show Emancipation Proclamation February 15-17

February 10, 2014

The original Emancipation Proclamation will be featured in the National Archives Museum‘s new “Records of Rights” exhibition in Washington, DC, February 15 through February 17, 2014, as part of the Archives’ celebration of Black History Month.

This landmark... Read more

National Archives Welcomes 100 Guests to First-Ever Rotunda Sleepover

January 1, 2014

The National Archives and the Foundation for the National Archives hosted the first-ever sleepover at the Archives on Saturday, January 25, welcoming 8- to 12-year-olds and their grownups to the home of the  Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

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Primarily Teaching at the National Archives

December 20, 2013

As school bells ring for winter break and the year draws to a close, we are proud to look back on some of the fantastic National Archives educational programs we supported in 2013.

One exciting initiative was Primarily Teaching—an annual week-long teacher workshop at National... Read more

Steven Spielberg and Ken Burns Discuss Film, History on Archives Stage

November 25, 2013

On November 19, 2013, the Foundation for the National Archives celebrated director Steven Spielberg’s contributions to raising public awareness of our nation’s history. The Foundation awarded Mr. Spielberg with its Records of Achievement Award during a ceremony in the Read more

Foundation for the National Archives Presents 2013 Records of Achievement Award to Steven Spielberg

November 20, 2013

The Foundation for the National Archives presented its 2013 Records of Achievement Award to director Steven Spielberg Tuesday night at a black-tie gala at the National Archives.

The event, which featured an awards program and conversation between the... Read more