Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote

Online Exhibit
Rightfully Hers American Women and the Vote Online Exhibit … Online Exhibits About the Exhibit Most Americans consider the ability to vote fundamental to the enjoyment of full citizenship. American women, however, were long denied that right. In 1920, American democracy dramatically expanded when the newly ratified 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the states from denying the vote on the basis of sex.  This landmark voting rights victory was made possible by decades of suffragists’ …

Tips & Guidelines

Web Page
Tips & Guidelines Web Page … Entry and Wait Times Advance tickets and reservations are not required for individuals or groups visiting the National Archives through the General Public Entrance, but they are strongly recommended to avoid potentially long wait times. It can take up to an hour or more to enter the building without an advance ticket during heavy visitor traffic periods. These typically include the months of March, April, and May; Thanksgiving weekend; and the week between Christmas and New …

Opening the Vault: Declarations of Independence

Virtual Exhibit
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 …

To the Polls: 60 Years of the Voting Rights Act

Ongoing Exhibit
To the Polls 60 Years of the Voting Rights Act Ongoing Exhibit … In the 1960s, voting rights were at the forefront of many Americans’ minds. Nearly 100 years had passed since the 15th Amendment outlawed voting restrictions “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” But threats of violence, literacy tests, and extra fees still prevented many Black voters from exercising their constitutional right at the polls. On March 7, 1965, a peaceful march led by activists, including future …

Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey

Current Exhibit
Power & Light Russell Lees Coal Survey Current Exhibit … "The Sergent family on their front porch. P V & K Coal Company, Clover Gap Mine, Lejunior, Harlan County, Kentucky."  View in National Archives Catalog Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey is an exhibition of photographs of coal communities by American documentary photographer Russell Lee. These images tell the story of laborers who helped build the nation, of a moment when the government took stock of their health and safety, and of a …

Visitor's Guide

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Charters Café Lower level Visitor’s Lower Level The CHARTERS CAFÉ offers soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC. Daily, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25). Admission Free. Visit museum.archives.gov for up-to-date hours and program information. Reservations are suggested March–Labor Day. Visit museum.archives.gov/ reservations-and-tours to …
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Visitor's Guide - French

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Charters Café Niveau inférieur William G. McGowan Theater Niveau inférieur Le CHARTERS CAFÉ propose des soupes, des salades, des sandwiches, des collations et des boissons de 10 h à 14 h 30, du lundi au vendredi. NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSE UM Constitution Avenue, entre les 7e et 9e rues, NW, Washington, DC. Tous les jours, de 10 h à 17 h 30. (Fermé le jour de Thanksgiving et le 25 décembre). Entrée gratuite. Visitez https://museum.archives.gov/ pour obtenir les horaires et des informations sur les programmes. …
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The First National Park: Yellowstone and the Hayden Survey

Past Exhibit
The First National Park Yellowstone and the Hayden Survey Past Exhibit … In spring 1871, scientist, physician, and explorer Ferdinand V. Hayden (1829–87) prepared for an expedition in Wyoming and Montana Territories to survey the region around the Missouri, Snake, and Yellow Stone Rivers. Other expeditions into the area preceded Hayden’s, but Hayden is credited with spurring Congress to make Yellowstone the first National Park.  An experienced field scientist, he was among the first scientists to identify …