National Archives, Washington DC, USA
The National Archives is the headquarters of the U.S. federal agency charged with preserving and making accessible the records of the U.S. government. 1147
National Archives Museum: 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408
Date Picture Taken: August 2025
The museum displays the United States’ foundational documents, often called the “Charters of Freedom”: the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments).
On the way to the National Archives
The National Archives
The United States’ foundational documents are displayed along the walls of the hall.
The Charters of Freedom are the three core documents that established the foundation of the United States government and its principles.
They are:
The Declaration of Independence (1776) – Announced the colonies’ separation from Britain and stated the ideals of liberty and equality.
The Constitution of the United States (1787) – Created the structure of the federal government and defined its powers.
The Bill of Rights (1791) – The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process.
Declaration of Independence, “How did it happen?”
Declaration of Independence, “Why is it important?”
Declaration of Independence, “Where has it been?”
The Constitution. “How did it happen?”
The Constitution. “Why is it important?”
The Constitutuion. “How was it adopted?”
Declaration of Independence – Original Document
Constitutuion of the USA, original documents
Bill of Rights, original documents
Bill of Rights, “How did it happen?”
Bill of Rights, “Why is it important?”
Women & The Revolution, “Were all Revolutionaries men?”
Slavery & The Revolution, “Did slaves fight in the Revolutionary War?”
Parchment, Quill, & Ink, “How were official early American documents made?”
Benjamin Franklin’s Postal Ledger. It is a handwritten ledger Franklin used to record money owed, payments, mailing fees, and operational details while he served in the postal service. These books track the financial side of the colonial postal system.
A newly made printed copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Photocopy of the original Declaration of Independence
