Discovery Center in Focus
Records at the National Archives reveal how generations of Americans have shaped their government. From petitions and protests to voting
Education
Class in Session
As buses roll down the streets and classrooms fill up again this August, we’re diving into the Archives to explore
Did You Poe-it? Edgar Allan Poe in the Archives
From The Raven to The Tell-Tale Heart, Edgar Allan Poe is among America’s most famous writers and poets. But did
Crafting State Diplomacy Through Gifts
At the National Archives, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are known as the Charters of Freedom. But these documents were part of a tapestry of foundational documents that shaped our nation. In celebrating its 287th anniversary this July, we explore the 1787 Northwest Ordinance and its impact on American laws, education, and religious freedoms.
A New Frontier: The Northwest Ordinance
At the National Archives, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are known as the Charters of Freedom. But these documents were part of a tapestry of foundational documents that shaped our nation. In celebrating its 287th anniversary this July, we explore the 1787 Northwest Ordinance and its impact on American laws, education, and religious freedoms.