Events / Washington, D.C.

Family Day: Celebrating 50 years of the American Folklife Center

Library of Congress International Collections
Saturday, September 19, 2026•10:30 AM
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center with activities, displays and more. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and ways to use Library resources at home.
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