HISTORY

Declaring the Thirteen Colonies Free – Pieces of History

On June 21, 2024, the exhibition Road to Revolution opened in the National Archives Building. The series features National Archives…

5 months ago

Babe Ruth Day – Pieces of History

April 27 is National Babe Ruth Day, when baseball fans worldwide celebrate baseball’s all-time greatest player. It originated on April…

5 months ago

How the National Archives Became NARS – Pieces of History

On June 19, 1934, the National Archives was created as an independent agency. But just 15 years later, on June…

5 months ago

Bowling and the National Archives – Pieces of History

On May 3, 2024, we’re having another #ArchivesHashtagParty with this month’s focus on #ArchivesGames. Today we’re rolling in with a…

5 months ago

The First Commemoration of Abolition – Pieces of History

June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Today’s post,…

5 months ago

The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education – Pieces of History

70 years ago the Supreme Court issued its Brown v. the Board of Education ruling. Today’s post has been adapted…

5 months ago

#ArchivesPets on the National Archives Building – Pieces of History

On Friday, June 7, 2024, the National Archives is raising the woof with our next #ArchivesHashtagParty—#ArchivesPets! Join us on social…

6 months ago

Richard McCulley, Historian of the Records of Congress – Pieces of History

We’re taking a look at past staff and their many contributions to the National Archives throughout history. Today’s staff spotlight…

6 months ago

AAPI Exclusion and the Case of Wong Kim Ark – Pieces of History

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Today’s post looking at the history of AANHPI…

6 months ago

The Allegheny Arsenal Explosion and the Creation of Public Memory – Pieces of History

Today’s post was developed from a former exhibit titled ”Allegheny Arsenal Explosion and the Creation of Public Memory.” The exhibit…

6 months ago