Washington, D.C. – The National Archives Foundation has launched a fundraising effort to support the permanent display of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, in the National Archives Rotunda where it will join the original Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
“For the first time since 1952, the National Archives will welcome a new, permanent display to the Rotunda, the 19th Amendment,” said Executive Director of the National Archives Foundation Patrick Madden. “This change will allow millions of visitors to reflect on women’s rights and history. The Foundation is proud to support this transformative moment and inspire future generations with a more complete story of our nation’s past.”
The Foundation will work to secure the funds no later than January 2025 to ensure the Rotunda encasement can be designed, built, and installed by March 2026, in time to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Those interested in supporting the initiative can visit https://www.archivesfoundation.org. In June 2024, the National Archives announced that the Emancipation Proclamation will be put on permanent display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in 2026 as well. The Emancipation Proclamation display was made possible by a gift from Boeing to the National Archives Foundation.
About the National Archives Foundation
The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at www.archivesfoundation.org.
About the National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent federal agency that serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our government so people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The National Archives ensures continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The agency supports democracy, promotes civic education, and facilitates historical understanding of our national experience. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries and online at www.archives.gov.
