Fife and Drums at the Archives Ornament

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Decorated in U.S.A.
• MDF with silver glitter on the back
• 4 inches diameter

• Product Description

• Brighten up your holiday season with this one-of-a-kind ornament, a keepsake that captures the energy and spirit of America’s 250th anniversary.

  Inspired by the annual Fourth of July celebration at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., our exclusive ornament features a vibrant scene: the sun casting a golden glow on U.S. flag-inspired banners and the fife and drum corps performing historic tunes in honor of our nation’s independence.

  This moment, rich with tradition and pride, is beautifully preserved to bring a touch of history and celebration to your tree year after year.

Drafted by 33-year-old Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced that the 13 American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states and no longer a part of the British Empire.

In 2026, the United States will be celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Visit the National Archives Foundation website for more information on the festivities and celebrations that are being planned for America’s 250th Anniversary.

The original Declaration of Independence is on permanent display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.