The National Archives, with the support of the National Archives Foundation, hosts a wide variety of programs at its flagship building in Washington, DC, including a July Fourth celebration, documentary film programs, author lectures, and special forums on women in leadership and communications. All the programs are free and open to the public. Members of the Foundation are also invited to special receptions before selected programs and enjoy reserved seating in the William G. McGowan Theater.

The National Archives Store is pleased to offer you a selection of signed books from the author lectures held at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Purchases from the National Archives Store generate financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world.

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Every Tuesday morning, we will drop one or more products here. 
To receive 20% off the items use code SOCIAL. This offer is not valid in our physical store and is only available while supplies last.

Show off your inner history buff with a pair of socks from our varied collection, featuring scientists, first ladies, presidents, patent prints, and so much more. Soft, durable, and thoughtful, each pair of socks combines practicality with a strong sense of heritage, providing a quiet connection to our shared history with every step.

"We can do it!" And we did: here's our line of Made in U.S.A. socks, featuring bold designs inspired by the treasures of the National Archives! From Rosie the Riveter’s iconic flex to vintage typewriter patent sketches, historic declarations, presidents, first ladies, and Founding Fathers and Mothers, these socks bring America’s history to your ankles. Whether you’re stepping into history or just stepping out in style, each pair celebrates American ingenuity, perseverance, and a little patriotic whimsy. Ready to sock it to ‘em?

Starting with the records of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, formed in 1915 to study problems of flight and to conduct research in aeronautics, the National Archives holds in trust the records of NASA and other records related to aeronautics, including the Wright brothers' patent for their flying machine.

We're pleased to offer interesting and high-quality space themed items in our store, in support of the exhibits, public programs and educational initiatives at the National Archives Museum. 

In 1967, after over two years of rigorous testing by NASA, the Space Pen was selected for use by the astronauts of Apollo 7 and has been used on all manned space flights since. The overall design of the Original Astronaut Pen has not changed in over 50 years, and the pen that you buy today, except for several minor aesthetic changes, is nearly identical to the one taken to the moon in 1969.

All Astronaut Pens are proudly produced in the USA! Each is made of solid brass with hard chrome plating, giving it a solid feel in your hand as you write. They also feature a unique clicking mechanism that extends the point via the button on the top, with a release button on the side to retract it. This side button has a substantial sound and feel to it, ensuring that you will always remember to retract the point before sliding the pen back into your pocket.

Astronaut Pens have been used on all NASA Apollo and Space Shuttle missions, the International Space Station, Russian Soyuz and MIR space flights, the French ARIANE Space Program, and the Everest North Face Ski Expedition.

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Discover our collection of spring accessories, from water bottles and hats to umbrellas and kitchenware, all inspired by American history and the cherry blossoms that bloom every spring in the nation's capital.