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Baseball's Divine Comedy
America's Pastime and the Meaning of Life
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Have You Seen the First Declaration?
A DC chance to view what newly-minted Americans saw in July 1776
Mar 1
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The Declaration Is Our Great Unity Document
An article and a webinar
Feb 10
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Today in History: George Mason’s Tercentennial
The great Virginia influence on the Declaration of Independence was born 300 years ago today
Dec 11, 2025
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Re-Living the American Revolution, Year One
The Society of the Cincinnati's Year One exhibit runs through January
Dec 7, 2025
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The Great Library Turns 225
Spending time in one of Washington's greatest treasures––with Superman
Dec 2, 2025
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"National Treasure" is Live!
As we tick over into 2026 and America’s 250th anniversary, I’m thrilled to share that National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made…
Nov 25, 2025
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The Newest Washington Treasure Opens at the National Archives
"The American Story" is an AI-driven immersive civics experience
Nov 21, 2025
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