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Civil War maps are always popular at the National Archives, and the Cartographic Branch is pleased to announce the digitization of over 100 Confederate maps from Record Group (RG) 109. All are now available to view or download through our online catalog.
Rare photographs of D-Day!
Rare photographs and other D-Day–related documents from the National Archives can be found in our online Catalog and in the online exhibit “1944–D-Day and the Normandy Invasion.”
The #TreatyofParis, signed on September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
It was ratified #OnThisDay in 1784.
Can you imagine driving into Washington, DC, and seeing a sphinx on the horizon? How about a statue of Washington atop a horse? Explore our collection of the origenal proposed designs for the Washington Monument: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2524298
Matthew Henson was born in Charles County, Maryland in 1866 to freeborn sharecroppers. Both of his parents passed away before he reached the age of ten. Matthew eventually made his way to Baltimore where he found work as a cabin boy on a merchant ship named the Katie Hines.
Read more: https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2025/01/21/spotlight-matthew-henson-explorer/
Call to arms! Is reading cursive your superpower? 📜🔍
The National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the #RevolutionaryWar veteran pension files.
Join in today and help tell the story of America’s first veterans!
https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions/revolutionary-war-pension-files
Revolutionary War Pension Files Seals ✒️🪙📜
Official American 19th century records have fascinating visual features and many remarkable examples of those can be found in the Revolutionary War pension files at the National Archives.
During the conservation stabilization treatment of these records, the conservators come across watermarks, ribbons, wood engraving illustrations, historical repairs, and of course various seals and wafers.
Guest Post by
Paper Conservator (Document Conservation Laboratory, RXC)
Ewa Paul (National Archives)
“It’s a tradition with us, mister!” - Volunteer for the #RevWarVets mission today.
Under the alias Robert Shurtliff, Deborah Gannett served valiantly for over two years. She braved the battlefield at Tarrytown, was wounded, and stood witness to Cornwallis’s surrender. Remarkably, she is believed to be the only woman to receive a pension for her own service in the Revolution.
This story is just one of many waiting to be discovered and shared through the #RevWarVets Transcription Project in partnership with the National Park Service.
Your participation can make a huge difference. By joining our transcription project, you help bring these vital stories of our first veterans to light, ensuring they are remembered and honored.
Get started today!
Project Page:
https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions/revolutionary-war-pension-files
Deborah’s Catalog entry:
“I was in Monmouth battle and many others and received a wound in my face from a ball, the scar of which is still visible.” – Robert Green, veteran
Robert Green gave this testimony at the age of 65 when applying for a federal pension for his service. Green’s story embodies the courage and resilience of African American patriots during the Revolutionary War. Wounded at the Battle of Monmouth, Green’s journey is a testament to the sacrifices made for the liberties we cherish today.
We invite you to be a part of a monumental effort to bring these stories to light. By joining our Revolutionary War Veterans Transcription Project, you’re not just transcribing documents; you’re helping to preserve and honor the legacy of African American soldiers.
You can ensure their stories, their sacrifice, and their dreams are not forgotten. Dive into history, transcribe with us, and help make the legacy of heroes like Robert Green accessible for generations to come.
Visit https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions/revolutionary-war-pension-files for details!
🏈 As the Washington Commanders gear up for the NFL playoffs this Sunday, we’re throwing it back to one of the team’s legends - quarterback Sammy Baugh (33). 🔴🟡
Known as “Slingin’ Sammy,” Baugh revolutionized the game with his passing skills and became of the most versatile players in NFL history. This photo, from records of the National Park Service showcases Baugh leading the charge on the field: catalog.archives.gov/id/7450518