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National Archives Celebrates 50 Years: Soledad O’Brien to Host Virtual Archives July 4th

June 15, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 4, 2020, the National Archives along with its nonprofit partner the National Archives Foundation will host a virtual July 4th celebration and related educational programming. 

For 50 years, the... Read more

COVID-19 Statement from Executive Director Patrick Madden

May 22, 2020

National Archives facilities across the nation and the iconic museum in Washington, D.C. remain temporarily closed for the health and safety of our visitors, researchers and staff. This outbreak has raised a lot of questions, many of which remain unanswered.

Even through this uncertainty, the National... Read more

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

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

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