(Miami, FL) - This summer, our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary and Miami is a key part of the historic event.

The National Archives has selected HistoryMiami Museum to be part of the nationwide tour of "Documents that Forged the Nation."

Jim Byron with the National Archives says the Freedom Plane National Tour will land in Miami in June. The display will run from June 20th to July 5th.

“Hosting the Freedom Plane National Tour is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Natalia Crujeiras, President & CEO of HistoryMiami Museum. “These documents belong to all Americans. Presenting them in Miami, a global city shaped by democratic ideals and extraordinary diversity, creates a powerful space for reflection on our nation’s origins and its ongoing promise. We are excited to give the community an opportunity to experience and reflect on the people who laid the foundations for this great country.”

Original National Archives records featured in the exhibition include:

The William Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Association
Oaths of Allegiance signed by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr
The Treaty of Paris
A draft printing of the Constitution
State delegation votes

Byron says each city including Miami, LA, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, Detroit, Kansas City and Denver will keep the documents safe with climate-controlled spaces and security protocols.

“As our nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, it is deeply meaningful that Miami has been chosen as one of only eight cities to host the Freedom Plane National Tour,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Bringing these founding-era documents to our community affirms that America’s story belongs to everyone. Through our own local initiative, a countywide committee has been established to commemorate this historic milestone, and this exhibition at HistoryMiami Museum will serve as a powerful cornerstone—inviting residents and visitors alike to engage directly with the ideals of freedom, democracy, and opportunity that continue to shape our diverse and dynamic county. I am proud that Miami-Dade is helping carry this national legacy forward.”

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