Washington DC|Local Event
June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival!

Event Details
Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
National Archives Building
Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC
June 4-6, 2026
You're invited to the Spirit of Independence Festival, a three-day immersive celebration of American history, culture, and community at the National Archives—the home of the original Declaration of Independence—in the heart of Washington, DC.
Hosted beneath a tent spanning two city blocks in front of the National Archives, the Spirit of Independence Festival will include free daytime events for families and three evening benefit events to support the National Archives Foundation and its effort to engage the American public with the nation’s history.
From free daytime programming like a patriotic pet “yappy hour” to ticketed nighttime events like a culinary “taste of America,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the multi-day festival.
Guests can reserve free tickets to daytime programming and purchase individual tickets to select evening programs. Guests who reserve tickets online will receive complimentary access to the National Archives Museum.