The Library of Congress is home to many of the most important documents in American history.

Declaration of Independence

U.S. Constitution

The Bill of Rights

The Federalist Papers

Documents from the Continental
Congress and the Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789

Guide to American Historical Documents Online



Kids and Families..........
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*Buffalo BillAmerica's Library
American history for elementary and middle school students

*Jackie Robinson American Memory
Millions of digital items that document American history and culture

*George WashingtonToday in History
From the American Memory collections

*Katherine Dunham Music, Theater and Dance
The Library's collection of scores, sheet music, audio, films and more

*portals to the world iconPortals to the World
Resources and information on the nations of the world

*Thomas HampsonSong of America Tour
Celebrate creativity across America with this series of concerts by Thomas Hampson, coming to a city near you

*owlWise Guide to loc.gov
Your monthly guide to the many fascinating and useful resources available from the Library's Web site

*Aslan the lionLifelong Literacy
It's never too early to open your mind to reading. Let the journey begin!

*toy helicopter Local Legacies
Creative arts, crafts and customs from American communities

*snowcrystal Everyday Mysteries
Fun science facts from the Library of Congress

*globe Places in the News
Maps and facts from happening places around the world

*book Center for the Book
Promoting books, reading, libraries and literacy in 50 states

*Kareem Abdul-JabbarBook Festival Webcasts
See presentations by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ted Kooser, Heloise, Neal Gaiman, and more

*Alvin DicksonVeterans History Project
Collecting and preserving stories of wartime service on the front lines and on the home front.