Discovering The Civil War

Discovering the Civil War draws upon letters, diaries, photos, petitions, and patents from The National Archives. Now Open!

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• Emancipation Proclamation
• Civil War Field Trips

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. 100 years later, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition showcases more than 300 artifacts retrieved from Titanic's debris field.

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Warriors, Tombs and Temples

New Terra Cotta Warriors Exhibit Opens March 30, 2012! Exclusive exhibit features colorful new warriors & newly-discovered artifacts from royal tombs.

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Gemstone Carvings

Transformed from a solid stone to an incredibly delicate work of art, the gemstone carvings of Harold Van Pelt have to be seen to be believed.

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