Tickets

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Tickets Web Page … Entry to the National Archives is free. Tickets are not required for individuals or groups to enter the National Archives through the General Public Entrance.  Advance Tickets From March to Labor Day there may be long lines to enter the National Archives. To avoid these lines, you can make a reservation through recreation.gov for timed-entry. Tickets are normally available 90 days in advance. Same-day reservations are subject to availability. Timed-entry begins at 10:15 a.m. and ends at …

A President Resigns - 50 Years Later

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A President Resigns 50 Years Later Past Exhibit … Richard Nixon’s letter resigning the Presidency, August 9, 1974.   National Archives, General Records of the Department of State View in the National Archives Catalog Richard Nixon’s letter resigning the Presidency, August 9, 1974.   National Archives, General Records of the Department of State View in the National Archives Catalog Nixon's farewell to his cabinet and members of the White House staff, August 9, 1974.  Richard Nixon Presidential Library and …

D.C. Emancipation Act

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DC Emancipation Act Past Exhibit … On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia . African Americans in the District greeted emancipation with great jubilation and continue to celebrate Emancipation Day with parades and festivals. The original first and signature pages will be on display. An Act of April 16, 1862 [For the Release of Certain Persons Held to Service or Labor in the District of Columbia] (DC Emancipation Act). National Archives, General …

Write to Mom. That’s an order!

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Write to Mom Thats an order Past Exhibit … This World War I–era telegram relays the Secretary of War’s desire that all commanding  officers and soldiers write a letter home for Mother’s Day. By the date of this communication, May 6, 1919, those moms had been waiting almost six months for their children to come home. Although the Armistice was announced in November 1918, it took over a year to transport the millions of American troops stationed overseas back to the United States. Mother's Day Telegram, May …

Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote

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Rightfully Hers American Women and the Vote Online Exhibit … Online Exhibits Select an Online Exhibit to View Who Decides Who Votes? Why Did Women Fight for the Vote? How Did Women Win the 19th Amendment? A Strategy for Suffrage A Piecemeal Path to Women’s Voting Rights Amendment at Last What Voting Rights Struggles Persist? What was the 19th Amendment’s Impact? About the Exhibit Most Americans consider the ability to vote fundamental to the enjoyment of full citizenship. American women, however, were long …

About the National Archives

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About the National Archives Web Page … The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent federal agency that preserves and shares with the public records that trace the story of our nation, government, and the American people. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and …

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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Discovery Center

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Discovery Center Web Page … Coming Soon in 2025! The Discovery Center is currently closed to the public for renovations. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the Center in the summer of 2025. During its renovation, our education staff will continue to facilitate on-site education programs for K–12 classes and teachers professional development sessions. Reservations for both programs should be made by emailing fieldtrips@nara.gov …