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Archive for 'Events'Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with a new eBookToday’s post comes from Stephanie Greenhut, Education Technology Specialist, in the Education and Public Programs division. We’re going to ring in the new year here at the National Archives with a special celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Visitors to the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, can [...] Posted by Meredith D. (admin) on December 19, 2012, under Education, Events, Research, Social Media (Web 2.0). Circle the National Archives on Google+ and Hangout with the AOTUS!The National Archives is glad to announce that you may now connect with us on Google+! Come on over and follow us for exciting posts about news, exhibits, research, genealogy tips, resources, citizen archivist updates and so much more. Google+ is an online social community that aims to make sharing on the web more like [...] Posted by Mary (admin) on October 19, 2012, under Events, Questions, Social Media (Web 2.0). Learn about the Constitution on iTunes UToday’s post comes from Stephanie Greenhut, Education Technology Specialist, in the Education and Public Programs division. It’s almost Constitution Day! This September 17th marks 225 years since the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. At the National Archives we’re commemorating the occasion throughout September with special programs, online media, and learning materials. [...] Posted by Meredith D. (admin) on September 11, 2012, under Education, Events, Social Media (Web 2.0). The National Archives is an official WikimaniacI’m happy to announce that the National Archives is partnering with Wikimedia D.C. on Wikimania 2012, which is being held in Washington D.C this year, July 12-14. We are thrilled to be able to work together with Wikimedia D.C. on its conference in order to promote our common values: citizen engagement, collaboration, innovation, and [...] Posted by Dominic on July 10, 2012, under Events, Open Government, Social Media (Web 2.0), Wikipedian in Residence. The Fourth on Foursquare!This post was written by Ryan Butler, a student intern with the Social Media Team at the National Archives. “Photograph of fireworks going off in the night sky by the Washington Monument, during ceremonies celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence., 07/04/1951.” ARC ID 200339 Summer is upon us and Americans across the nation are [...] Posted by Mary (admin) on June 29, 2012, under Events, Photographs, Social Media (Web 2.0). National Archives at Kansas City hosts WikipediansToday’s post comes from National Archives at Kansas City staff members, Archivist Elizabeth Burnes and Exhibit Specialist Dee Harris. Photograph, Improvement Missouri River in Vicinity of Glasgow, MO, August 1881. RG 77, Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, Omaha District. (National Archives at Kansas City) The National Archives at Kansas City welcomed [...] Posted by Dominic on June 25, 2012, under Digitization, Education, Events, Open Government, Photographs, Social Media (Web 2.0), Wikipedian in Residence. Tagalong Tuesday! Celebrating Girl ScoutsThe National Mall is just days away from an influx of thousands of Girl Scouts for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall: 100th Anniversary Sing-Along. I hope they shipped in enough Thin Mints for the party! The National Archives has some great events planned coinciding with the Girl Scouts’ centennial celebration – including exhibits, a film, [...] Posted by Denise on June 5, 2012, under Events, Tag It Tuesday. Pitch In on Earth Day!Every April 22nd, people around the world celebrate Earth Day, a coordinated event to bring awareness and show appreciation for the earth’s natural beauty and resources. Earth Day had a really big kickoff in US during the early 1970s as a way to teach others about issues that threatened our environment. It is no coincidence [...] Posted by Mary (admin) on April 22, 2012, under Events, Online Research, Photographs, Social Media (Web 2.0). Environment in a Day from the EPAThe National Archives and the Environmental Protection Agency have been working together to bring awareness to the 1970s Documerica photo collection. The EPA’s State of the Environment project on Flickr asks people to upload their environmental photos to a group as a Documerica for the current generation. This guest post is a reblog of a [...] Posted by Mary (admin) on April 20, 2012, under Events, Photographs, Social Media (Web 2.0). 1940 Census Release Workshop ScheduleJust one week until the 1940 Census Release! We know you’ve been counting down (so have we!), and some of you may still be wondering how best to use these records once they are available. The National Archives will host a series of workshops during the first week of the 1940 Census release, April 2 [...] Posted by Meredith D. (admin) on March 26, 2012, under 1940 Census, DC-area Researchers, Events, Research. |
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