Washington, D.C., is not just any city. It’s the nation’s capital—and that makes all the difference. No other place will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary quite like it will be celebrated here. Many of the District of Columbia’s world-class museums, including 17 Smithsonian facilities, renowned art galleries and the National Mall, are blooming with exciting exhibits and special events for this most significant occasion.
The idea of freedom is what launched this country, and at the National Archives Museum visitors can view America’s three foundational documents—the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In preparation for the big birthday, the facility debuted two new exhibits. In “American Story,” see George Washington’s edited copy of the Constitution, use AI to search 2 million historic records on topics of interest to you, and get a sense of the past through videos and oral histories. In the Discovery Center, kids and families can play games to learn history.
