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Mar
14
2025
Happy 250th Birthday, America! (Grades K-2)
The National Archives
Students will learn about America’s national holiday and birthday — Independence Day! Students will explore artwork and primary sources about the American Revolution and the Founders and…
Mar
13
2025
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K-2)
The National Archives
Join the National Archives for Civic Learning Week!During this program, students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of…
Mar
12
2025
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (Grades 3-5)
The National Archives
Join the National Archives for Civic Learning Week!Students will learn about the Declaration of Independence, its important sections, and some of the American ideals it contains. Students will…
Mar
11
2025
The Bill of Rights Protects You (Grades 6–12)
The National Archives
Join the National Archives for Civic Learning Week!During this program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. Students…
Oct
29
2024
Keeping the Republic: A Defense of American Constitutionalism
Archivist’s Reception Room
In person and onlineArchivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will join authors Dennis Hale and Marc Landy to discuss…
Oct
16
2024
Teaching About Elections with Political Cartoons from the National Archives
National Archives
A virtual professional development workshop for grade 6–12 educators.Discover how classic political cartoons can engage students in studying elections and understanding their role in civic life…
Jun
26
2024
Patriotic Trivia and Pizza at the National Archives
William G. McGowan Theater
Join the National Archives for a night of historical trivia and pizza! Think you have what it takes to make it to the top? Grab a friend and join our special emcee from District Trivia for a night of…
Mar
15
2024
The Bill of Rights Protects You (Grades 6–12)
National Archives Museum
Join the National Archives for Civic Learning Week!During this program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. Students…
Mar
15
2024
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2)
National Archives Museum
Join the National Archives for Civic Learning Week!During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn…
Mar
14
2024
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One (Grades 3–5)
National Archives Museum
Join the National Archives for Civic Learning Week!Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical…