The Revolutions Impact on American Society Virtual Exhibit … The Revolutionary War touched every aspect of American society and brought a broad spectrum of men and women to the frontlines. Officers and enlisted soldiers distinguished themselves in battle, and allied forces helped to secure an American …

Opening the Vault Declarations of Independence Virtual Exhibit … From Richard Henry Lee’s resolution for independence to the Bicentennial reproductions, these documents highlight the Declaration’s enduring symbol of freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of a more perfect …

Opening the Vault The Beginning of Our Union Virtual Exhibit … On October 20, 1774, the First Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Association—a phased nonimportation, nonexportation, and nonconsumption agreement. …

Opening the Vault Second Continental Congress Virtual Exhibit … The Second Continental Congress served as the de facto government: overseeing the war effort, passing the Declaration of Independence, and appointing diplomats. …

First Continental Congress Virtual Exhibit … The First Continental Congress convened to discuss united resistance to the Coercive Acts and issued a Declaration of Rights and the Articles of Association. Recognizing that unity would be essential to forcing a repeal of the so-called "Intolerable Acts," the Continental Association formed local committees to put economic pressure on Parliament–and on their neighbors–to submit to patriotic …

Native Americans & the American Revolution Virtual Exhibit … The American Revolution was a watershed event for the nation's Indigenous people.     …

Opening the Vault Baseball in the Archives Virtual Exhibit … “I honestly feel that it would be best for the country to keep baseball going.” President Franklin D. Roosevelt, January 15, 1942 …

Opening the Vault Washington and Franklin Virtual Exhibit … From May 7 to August 6, 2025, the National Archives Museum will feature historic, handwritten documents of two Founding Fathers: President George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. These items emphasize landmark milestones in American history, honoring the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and the first Postmaster General. These historic treasures also commemorate the 250th anniversaries establishing the U.S. Army and U.S. Postal …

Opening the Vault Freedom Train 1947 Virtual Exhibit … In September 1947, a seven-car train set off from Philadelphia on a journey around the U.S. with precious cargo on board: more than a hundred of the country’s most valued historical documents. The museum on rails was called the Freedom Train. It was a major civic and educational project designed to energize the country with American …

Mobilizing for a Revolutionary War Virtual Exhibit …