HISTORY

Archives II turns 30 – Pieces of History

Thirty years ago on May 12, 1994, the National Archives at College Park, MD, popularly known as “Archives II,” was…

7 months ago

The Inventors Behind America’s Favorite Pastime – Pieces of History

Today’s post comes from Saba Samy, an intern at the National Archives in Washington, DC.  On April 15, 1947, Jack…

7 months ago

Total Eclipse of the Sun – Pieces of History

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and…

8 months ago

The Federal Women’s Program – Pieces of History

March is Women’s History Month. Visit the National Archives website for resources and virtual events related to women’s history. When the Civil…

8 months ago

Russell Lee’s Coal Survey Exhibit – Pieces of History

On Saturday a new exhibit opened in the National Archives Building, Power & Light: Russell Lee’s Coal Survey. It will…

8 months ago

Faye Geeslin – Pieces of History

It’s Women’s History Month, and we are taking a look at past staff and their many contributions to the National…

8 months ago

Top 10 of 2023 – Pieces of History

As we say hello to 2024, we’re taking a look at the most popular posts of 2023. Thank you to…

8 months ago

Evangeline Thurber – Pieces of History

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

9 months ago

It’s a Woman’s War Too! – Pieces of History

Today’s post, from Alyssa Moore in the National Archives History Office, is in honor of Women’s History Month and looks…

9 months ago

The First Guide to Federal Records – Pieces of History

The United States has been accumulating records since the first meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774. As the government…

9 months ago