Exhibition
Revolution 250: America's Independence Story 1763–1783
To mark the 250th anniversary of The US Declaration of Independence, our powerful new free exhibition charts the emergence of the United States of America.
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The National Archives wins Museums + Heritage Award
MI5: Official Secrets, The National Archives exhibition co-curated with MI5, won the Museums + Heritage Award in the category, Temporary or Touring Exhibition.
Talk
Revolution through a British lens
Join this free online talk on Friday 26 June to discover the story of the birth of the United States of America from a British perspective.
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Archives Fest 2026
Discover 1,000 years history at The National Archives - a fun day out for the whole family!
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