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The National Archives at Boston.

The National Archives at Boston
380 Trapelo Road
Waltham, Massachusetts
02452-6399

Toll Free Telephone: (866) 406-2379
Telephone: (781) 663-0144
Fax: (781) 663-0154
E-mail: boston.archives@nara.gov

Free WiFi available in our public research rooms! Contact us for more information.

Hours

Federal Holiday: All National Archives research rooms will be closed on Monday, February 18, in observance of Washington's Birthday.

Reference (Computer/Microfilm)
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reference Room Extended Hours (Computer/Microfilm) Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Research (Original Records)
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Note: We do not pull original records after 3:45 PM)

We are open the first Saturday of the month:

March 2, 2013
April 6, 2013
May 4, 2013
June 1, 2013
July 6, 2013
August 3, 2013
September 7, 2013
October 5, 2013
November 2, 2013
December 7, 2013

Closed Sundays and Federal holidays

Directions

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Driving Directions to the National Archives in Boston.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90)

Traveling east, take Exit 14 onto Route 128/I-95N. Go north . Take Exit 28A-Belmont onto Trapelo Road. Follow Trapelo Road for 2.8 miles. The National Archives at Boston is on the right.

From the South

Travel on Route 128N or 95N to 128/I-95N. Go north . Take Exit 28A-Belmont onto Trapelo Road. Follow Trapelo Road for 2.8 miles. The National Archives at Boston is on the right.

From the North

Take Route 128/I-95S. Go south. Take Exit 28-Trapelo Road. Turn left onto Trapelo Road. Follow Trapelo Road for 2.8 miles. The National Archives at Boston is on the right.

Traveling by Public Transportation

Take the MBTA commuter rail (Fitchburg line) or the MBTA bus from Harvard Square, Cambridge, to Waverly Square, Belmont. Take a cab or walk one mile west on Trapelo Road. The National Archives at Boston is on the left.

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Telephone: 1-866-406-2379
E-mail: boston.archives@nara.gov
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In the event of inclement weather:

For announcements of closure or delay, call 866-406-2379 or 781-663-0130.

Upcoming Workshops

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Programs for teachers and for the general public.
The following are all FREE. Registration required: boston.archives@nara.gov or 866-406-2379.

Genealogy for Kids (Gr. 3-8 and chaperones). Wed. Feb 20, 10:00 A.M.
They Came from Canada: Acadian History & Genealogy.. Lucie LeBlanc Consentino, guest speaker. Thurs. Feb 21, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
Finding Our Mothers: Women in Federal Records. Tues. Mar 5, 2:00 P.M.

What's New?

The CONSTITUTION of the United States
America Votes. New facsimile exhibit, M-F 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. through January 21, 2013.
America Votes: 1607-2012. Online exhibit of primary sources from the National Archives with DocsTeach activities for teaching and learning.
Laura Goodale: Early American Historian? A child's needlework later becomes a government document. Primary source documents with related activities for learning and teaching. See also Teachable Texts.

Document of the Month

The National Archives at Boston holds 35,000 cubic feet of historic records. Here's one for your enjoyment.
Citation: Certificate of Vote 1960; Massachusetts Electors; RG 21 Electoral Certifications; National Archives at Boston.

The Electoral College is administered by the National Archives. In 2012, the Electors will meet on December 17th to select the President and Vice President of the United States.

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