Family Day at the Library of Congress: The Declaration of Independence
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 10:30am - 3:30pm
Location
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
Details
Celebrate America’s birthday with activities highlighting the Declaration of Independence and its legacy. Visitors can view collections displays featuring the Library’s holdings related to the document and its history. Explore the Constitution with Library staff, and write thank you letters to veterans with the National Veterans Memorial Museum.
11am and 12 pm: enjoy performances by members of the St. Paul VI Catholic High School Fife and Drum Corps.
Two exhibitions will also be on view:
“The Declaration’s Promise,” opening July 3 in the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery, explores the document’s principles and lasting impact. Highlights include Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence.
“The Two Georges,” open through July 4, examines the parallel lives of George Washington and King George III.
