The National Archives Building is currently closed but the Archivist of the United States David Ferriero invites you to join him on a virtual tour of our beautiful Temple to American History. When did you last visit the National Archives in Washington, DC? | US National Archives

Come visit the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, for an opportunity to view a facsimile copy of the Olive Branch Petition, provided courtesy of The National Archives of the United Kingdom and on display through September 24, 2025. Although a state of war existed between the British Empire and its American colonies, many, if not most, colonists still wished for peace. In an attempt at reconciliation, the Continental Congress pledged American loyalty to King George III in its Olive Branc

The #ArchivesFreedomPlane has landed in Kansas City, the first stop on a nationwide tour! See founding-era documents at the National WWI Museum and Memorial from March 6-22. Admission is free, tickets required! The Freedom Plane National Tour is sponsored by @usnatarchives and @archivesfdn with the support of @boeing, @comcast, @microsoft and @proctergamble. Additional support by @fedex. The exhibition at the Museum and Memorial is supported by Presenting Sponsor America 250 Missouri Commission