Address: James Madison Building, LM 102
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540
When: August 10, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Details: Tour; 10 people per tour; register in advance
About: Visit the Manuscript Division for a behind-the-scenes look at its facilities and operations. The division is home to the papers of 23 presidents, as well as the repository of personal papers and records of notable Americans and organizations from the country’s founding to the present. Take a look at its work areas and Reading Room for a first-hand account of how these treasures are acquired, processed, and made available to the public.
Contact: Allan Teichroew, www.loc.gov/rr/mss