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National Archives Opens Registration for “National Conversation on Rights and Justice – Immigration: Barriers and Access” in Los Angeles

October 19, 2016

The National Archives and the National Archives Foundation today opened registration for the “National Conversation on Rights and Justice – Immigration: Barriers and Access” to be held on November 19 in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum.

This unique event will focus on past and... Read more

National Archives Foundation Honors “Hamilton’s” Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail & Ron Chernow with Records of Achievement Award

September 26, 2016

The National Archives Foundation honored Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow, Tony and Emmy-award winning director Thomas Kail, and Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, lyricist and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda with its 2016 Records of Achievement Award at a black-tie gala at the National Archives last night. The honor recognized their collective... Read more

National Archives Foundation Announces “Hamilton” Ticket Giveaway

September 13, 2016

With just under two weeks before it honors the creators of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” the National Archives Foundation today announced a contest to give away two tickets to see the award-winning musical “Hamilton” live on Broadway. The winner will also receive Hamilton swag, including a poster, a... Read more

Registration Open: National Archives Selects New York to Host “National Conversation on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality”

September 8, 2016

The National Archives and the National Archives Foundation today opened registration for the “National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Women’s Rights and Gender Equality” on October 21. The National Archives has chosen New York for this “National Conversation” thanks to its rich history of honoring... Read more

National Archives Foundation Mourns the Loss of Forrest E. Mars, Jr.

July 29, 2016

The National Archives Foundation today issued the following statement from Executive Director Patrick M. Madden following the death of Forrest E. Mars, Jr:

“Forrest Mars and the Mars Family have been great friends to the National Archives and the National Archives Foundation. Mr. Mars was not merely... Read more