RIGHTS, RECORDS, AND STORIES OF AMERICANS

AS FOUND IN RECORDS AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

For generations, many groups of Americans have fought to define, attain, and protect their rights. Through online resources, programming and more, you can explore these stories as found in the records and holdings at the National Archives.

Rights & Justice

In October, the National Archives Foundation launched its Rights & Justice Fund which will help provide resources for research, public programs, exhibitions and educational materials focused on the stories of African Americans and people of color.

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Women’s History

Explore Rightfully Hers, the featured exhibit in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery at the National Archives, to learn more online about women’s suffrage and their struggle for equal voting rights.

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Native American Rights

The National Archives continues work to make important Native American treaties and records accessible to the public for the first time ever. Learn more about the project and the rights of Native Americans.

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PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS

Stay tuned and up to date on all programming that will help shed light on the important stories of our shared history.

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