America 250th Archives - What To See In Washington DC

A Weekend to Avoid the National Mall and Museums

EventsAugust 21, 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes place in DC. It's a historic first IndyCar race ever held on the National Mall in honor of America's 250th birthday. But to make this possible, road closures and detours abound downtown, meaning it's a great weekend to avoid the main Smithsonian museums (and the National Gallery…

Revisit the Declaration of Independence in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

HolidaysJuly 3, 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In Congress, July 4, 1776 When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them,…

Two Georges: Revisit the Lives of These Revolutionary Leaders

ExhibitJune 12, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

We think of them as opposites and adversaries. This exhibition begs you to reconsider George Washington and King George III by showing their similarities and connections. Born just six years apart, the War for Independence was the fulcrum of both Georges' lives. One leveraged it to glory and victory, the other to despair and considering…

7 America250 Exhibits Opening This Year in Washington, DC

MuseumsJanuary 16, 20265KViews 0Likes 0Comments

2026 marks America's 250th anniversary. Events and celebrations are happening across the entire country all year long. DC is no exception, having its own array of new exhibits coming in the next few months. Here are a few of the upcoming exhibitions we're most excited to see this year. #1: In Pursuit of Life, Liberty,…

Rare Chance to See the Entire Constitution on Display at the National Archives

ExhibitSeptember 19, 2025630Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution are the two most important documents on display at the National Archives. And now, for the first time ever, you can see the entire Constitution and its Amendments in one spot. This historic display is in honor of America's upcoming 250th anniversary. It includes the rare…