DocsTeach

The online tool for teaching with documents from the @archivesfdn. Create interactive lessons with primary sources to foster historical thinking.

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

Today, the #DeclarationOfIndependence rests in a state-of-the-art, titanium encasement designed to last 100 years. We’re 23 years in, and the Declaration remains unchanged and ready to be viewed as we celebrate #America250. 🇺🇸 #July4 #NationalArchives @NASA @NASAJPL

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

📜Each record includes historical context, a transcript, and Catalog references.
📚For educators, each milestone document includes a link to @DocsTeach, an online tool to find teaching activities that incorporate our nation’s records.

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

Are you curious about the most-viewed and sought-after documents in the National Archives holdings? Explore our Milestone Documents webpage! https://t.co/QxdQSfC0F3

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

Our newest exhibit is now on display!

Just hours after adopting the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams were tasked with creating a national seal. It took more than three committees and six years to complete the final design.

[The Situation Room Experience @SitRoomExp]

Celebrate National Education & Sharing Day with DocsTeach, a National Archives Foundation resource using primary sources from the National Archives! Explore history through activities & bring the past to life. Start today https://t.co/8VhDxkYV3x #EducationAndSharingDay

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

Did you know that we recently celebrated our “other” birthday? 🎂

​On June 19, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Archives Act, establishing the National Archives and Records Administration to safeguard our nation’s federal records. @FDRLibrary

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

From millions of records preserved by the @usnatarchives to 100 historic documents to one Top Doc...

With over 40,000 votes cast by people in all 50 states and Washington, DC, America has chosen...

The 14th Amendment 🏆 #100Docs

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

THE FREEDOM PLANE IS TAKING OFF SOON!

To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, historic documents that forged our nation are traveling the country, together for the first time, on The Freedom Plane National Tour.

Learn more: https://t.co/w5Rbn357q4

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

After the Civil War, red tape became a common way to bind important documents, such as veteran service records. This narrow, red-dyed ribbon made of cotton or linen was cut open to access the papers inside. The tradition lives on in the colloquialism “cut through the red tape.”

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

#OnThisDay in 1784: The Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris. Two crucial provisions of the treaty were British recognition of U.S. independence and the delineation of boundaries that would allow for American western expansion. 🧵⬇️

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

Happy #BillofRightsDay! This date recognizes when the first 10 amendments became the law of the land. Educators: be sure to check out all of our @DocsTeach
Bill of Rights resources for students of all ages: https://t.co/2n1HxfVIXE 📚✏️

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

Join us in commemorating Bill of Rights Day today! On December 15, 1791, three-fourths of the state legislatures ratified 10 of the proposed 12 amendments to the Bill of Rights.

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We're Opening the Vault with a new display at the National Archives Museum! Now through January 7, 2026, get up close to rarely seen records that showcase the Printing of the Declaration of Independence and the Second Continental Congress.

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

In the newly opened Discovery Center at the @usnatarchives “Speak Out!” brings 1954 Senate hearings on comic books to life in video game form. Discover how concerns over juvenile delinquency led to nationwide debates over creativity, censorship, and the right to free expression

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

The American Story museum exhibition is now open at the National Archives in Washington, DC! This is an educational experience that showcases the sheer volume of stories within the National Archives and how they connect to each visitor. Here are some facts about the new museum:

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The National Archives Museum and Research Rooms in both Washington, DC, and College Park, MD, have officially reopened. Normal business hours will resume beginning tomorrow, November 14, 2025. Please check https://t.co/vD19U0lihE for updates. We look forward to seeing you!

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

Step inside #TheAmericanStory at @USNatArchives, where AI helps personalize your journey through nine immersive galleries. See originals like Washington’s annotated Constitution and discover the stories that matter most to you. Plan your visit 🔗https://t.co/d82oHNxcYI

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

Even if you missed the historic display of the full U.S. Constitution at the @USNatArchives in September, you can still explore it through @CSPANClassroom 🇺🇸 Watch historian Jessie Kratz’s tour & find guiding questions and activities for your classroom: https://t.co/p8RGJKfN1c

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

This November, we mark 250 years of the @USMC! "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli," explore the history and legacy of the Marines in the holdings of @USNatArchives. Discover their stories and more: https://t.co/Q4ytJQjQei
🇺🇸 #Marines250 #SemperFi

[National Archives Foundation @archivesfdn]

This October, we celebrate 250 years of the @USNavy! From historic ship plans to bold recruitment posters, explore the Navy’s legacy in the holdings of @USNatArchives. Dive in for yourself and "sea" what you discover at https://t.co/KrEN5q5LYr #Navy250 🌊 (NAID: 209279316)