Kansas City Archives

We are so #grateful for all the work our Citizen Archivists do in advancing our mission by increasing discoverability. To join us & learn more, visit: archives.gov/citizen-archiv… PS, if reading cursive isn’t your superpower, don't let that stop you! There are many ways to contribute!

National Archives research rooms will be closed Monday, February 16, for Washington's Birthday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17. Image at catalog.archives.gov/id/532860

Congress has restored funding of appropriated activities, and the National Archives has begun to restore normal operations. We are working to open to the public as soon as possible. Please check our website for updates.

We’re sorry, but we will not be able to post updates to our social media channels during the government shutdown. All National Archives events– virtual or in person– are canceled until further notice. We will be unable to reply to messages or emails until the government reopens.

National Archives research rooms will be closed Monday, January 19, for the Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20. Photo at catalog.archives.gov/id/542015

UPDATE: Research rooms will be closed Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, December 26, for the Christmas holiday. Regular hours resume on Monday, December 29.

Happy holidays! Research rooms will close at 1 pm local time on Wed, Dec 24, & remain closed Thurs, Dec 25. Regular hours resume Dec 26. Research rooms will close at 1 pm local time on Wed, Dec 31, & remain closed Thurs, Jan 1. Regular hours resume Jan 2. catalog.archives.gov/id/148728626

Research rooms will close at 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed Thursday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 28. Image at catalog.archives.gov/id/26390294

Congress has restored funding of appropriated activities, and the National Archives has begun to restore normal operations. We are working to open to the public as soon as possible. Please check archives.gov for updates.

We’re sorry, but we will not be able to post updates to our social media channels during the government shutdown. All National Archives events–virtual or in person–are canceled until further notice. We will be unable to reply to messages or emails until the government reopens.

#RecordGroupRoundUp continues: RG 22, Records of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1868-1995. USFWS administers laws/programs for the conservation of fish, birds & other wildlife, & manages a natl wildlife refuge system. KC maintains 14 series from RG 22 catalog.archives.gov/search?recordG…

National Archives research rooms will be closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2. catalog.archives.gov/id/522890

It’s time for our most voluminous #RecordGroupRoundUp with RG 21, Records of US District Courts. KC maintains >3,600 series from RG 21 & our holdings continue to grow each FY. Opinion in Brown v. Board of Education catalog.archives.gov/id/2641494

Let’s continue #RecordGroupRoundUp with RG 18, Records of the Army Air Forces [AAF], 1903-64. AAF provided advice to the Sec. of War on land-based air offense/defense and the design of aircraft/air bases. KC maintains 12 series from RG 18. Explore: catalog.archives.gov/search?levelOf…

National Archives research rooms will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7. Image at catalog.archives.gov/id/445647863

Our final #GenealogySeries2025 session is premiering today on our @YouTube channel. Learn from @USNatArchives experts about AR-2 forms and tools for researching immigrant ancestors. loom.ly/ORA9e38 #GenealogySeries2025

Premiering today on our YouTube channel: Conservation experts Sara Leonowitz (@USNatArchives) and Sara Holmes (@StLouisArchives) share tips for protecting your family heirlooms from natural disasters. loom.ly/ORA9e38 #GenealogySeries2025

National Archives research rooms will be closed Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, June 20. Image at catalog.archives.gov/id/182778372

Tune in on Tuesday, June 3rd, as M Marie Maxwell presents on @DCPoliceDept personnel & criminal cases spanning from 1861 to 1991. archives.gov/calendar/genea… #GenealogySeries2025

Whether you are new to #genealogy research or an expert of many years, #GenealogySeries2025 has opportunities to learn about resources, records, and research tools at @USNatArchives! See the full list of times and topics: archives.gov/calendar/genea…

National Archives research rooms will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27. Image at catalog.archives.gov/id/554450