Spirit of Independence Festival

From June 4-6, 2026, the National Archives Foundation is hosting the Spirit of Independence Festival, a spectacular multi-day festival to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Hosted beneath a tent spanning two city blocks in front of the National Archives, the festival will include free daytime events for families and three evening benefit events to support the Foundation and its effort to engage the American public with our nation’s history. 

Daytime programming is free. Online pre-registration is encouraged to avoid lines and streamline arrival. Guests who reserve tickets online will receive complimentary access to the National Archives Museum.

Join us for the Spirit of Independence Festival, a three-day immersive celebration of American history, culture, and community at the home of the original Declaration of Independence.

Thursday, June 4

Evening Benefit Experience: An Evening with Garth Brooks

Friday, June 5

Free Daytime Event: Stars & Stories Fest

Evening Benefit Experience: Taste of America

Saturday, June 6

Free Daytime Event: Yappy Hour

Free Daytime Event: Salute to Service

Evening Benefit Experience: One Nation, Many Stories Gala