National Archives Foundation

Prepare for takeoff! 🛫 The Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation is soaring across the country! For the first time ever, original Founding-era documents from the @USNatArchives will travel in style, thanks to our partners at @boeing , to eight cities across the country in 2026 in celebration of #America250. Especially for those not based here in DC, this is an unprecedented chance to see the documents that shaped our nation, right in your backyard! Where is the Freedom Plane landing? Find out below 👇 📍 @nationalwwimuseum : Fri, March 6 – Sun, March 22 📍 @atlantahistorycenter : Fri, March 27 – Sun, April 12 📍 @fishermuseum : Fri, April 17 – Sun, May 3 📍 @hmns : Fri, May 8 – Mon, May 25 📍 @historycolorado : Thur, May 28 – Sun, June 14 📍 @historymiami : Sat, June 20 – Sun, July 5 📍 @thehenryford : Thur, July 9 – Sun, July 26 📍 @mohaiseattle : Thur, July 30 – Sun, August 16

Planning a visit to the @usnatarchives Museum? Here’s what to know before you go: While the museum is always free and open to the public, our updated ticketing process helps manage crowds and personalize your experience in the brand-new exhibition: The American Story. Before you arrive, grab a free ticket online at archivesfoundation.org/visit to ensure an easy, seamless entry into the Museum. Visitors who want to skip longer wait times— especially for the Rotunda where you can see the Charters of Freedom—can also choose to purchase a $1 Timed-Entry Ticket, guaranteeing you a time to see the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. We recommend reserving your ticket ahead of your visit and arriving a few minutes early so you can step right into the experience. Bookmark this post for quick reference!

Happy July Fourth from the home of the Declaration of Independence 📜🇺🇸 #ArchivesJuly4

In less than a month, we kick off our Spirit of Independence Festival 🇺🇸 In our tent spanning Constitution Avenue in front of the @usnatarchives museum, you can come to a variety of FREE events—all in celebration of #America250! Learn more and get your free timed tickets online using the 🔗 in our bio 🎪🎆

🇺🇸 From June 4-6, join us in our tent on Constitution Avenue for an array of free daytime events and programs, and special evening experiences. 🇺🇸 You can reserve free timed tickets for the daytime programs at the link in our bio! 🇺🇸 From live musical performances to a “Yappy Hour” where you can bring along your patriotic pups, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the 250th of the Declaration! Full details at the 🔗 in our bio. THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAMMATIC PARTNERS: @ancestry , @riaa_awards , @buildingbridgesdc @mrtommymcfly , @werrestaurants , @aspca , @bluestarfamilies , @americanveteranscenter , @mohmuseum , @usnavymemorial , @dawnporter , and @laurencella ! AND OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: @boeing , @comcast , @microsoft , @proctergamble @tiktok @ancestry @johnhancock @marsglobal

The Freedom Plane is in Houston, where the Documents That Forged a Nation are currently on display at @hmns now through May 25. Learn more at freedomplane.org ✈️

Freedom Plane National Tour with Nicolas Cage #comedy @hmns @archivesfdn

Bottle of 1976 air: for when you need a patriotic pick-me-up! See this keepsake and other unique gifts and objects from the Bicentennial (thanks to the @fordlibrarymuseum ) at Free and Independent: A Celebration of the Declaration, now open at the @usnatarchives Museum! @freedom250 #america250 #bicentennial #kitschy

We the People… 🇺🇸 Witness the work of our founding fathers as we celebrate 250 years as a nation. This limited-time engagement is FREE for all to see at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation 🗓️ Now – May 25 This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition is free and open to everyone, but we’re expecting big crowds. We highly recommend securing your tickets in advance. Here’s how: • Members can reserve a time slot ahead of time • General Public tickets will be first-come, first-served at the HMNS Box Office 🗣️ Heads up: Wait times may be long, and tickets may sell out on the day of your visit. Call 713-639-4629 or email [email protected] for more details. —— The Freedom Plane National Tour is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation, through the generous support of The Boeing Company, Comcast Corporation, Microsoft, and P&G. Additional support is provided by FedEx. Local support is provided by Lead Underwriter Sarofim Foundation Major Corporate Underwriter Coca-Cola #ArchivesFreedomPlane #HMNS #Museum #Exhibit @usnatarchives @archivesfdn

Wishing a Happy Birthday to our 33rd President: Harry S. Truman 🎂 Truman led the nation at a pivotal moment, helping establish a global order following World War II through the formation of the United Nation, NATO, and more. Explore more through the @truman.library !

Here's how you can get your tickets to the National Archives Museum! Celebrate #America250 with us at the National Archives, the home to the Declaration of Independence! Tickets are now available from now through September 30- including for the Fourth of July. All visitors are welcome, but we encourage visitors to reserve either a free general admission ticket or a $1 timed-entry ticket online in advance. Learn more and reserve tickets at visit.archives.gov/visit/tickets! @archivesfdn @freedom250 #ArchivesJuly4

This year (2026) marks 120 years since Webster’s original dictionary was first published! Prior to dictionaries, universal spelling really wasn’t a thing, not even on the U.S. Constitution. Hear from Marin about “typos” on one of our nation’s most treasured documents. #historyfacts #america250 #pennsylvania