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The first museum to tell the story of the history, practice, and challenges of American diplomacy.

14/10/2026

The war is over. The diplomacy is just beginning. 👀

What happens when you’ve won the war, but still have to negotiate the peace?

Join NMAD historian Dr. Alison Mann to explore the 1783 Treaty of Paris and John Adams’s contributions to the diplomatic team.

Don’t miss the conversation. RSVP today!

📆 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕒 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
📍 National Museum of American Diplomacy, Lower Level
📩 RSVP by October 15 on our website - diplomacy.state.gov/events

Can’t make it on October 20? Join us for our next program on November 5, Quilting in West Africa!

13/10/2026

Two chances to learn from NMAD educators—this week 👀📚

Still looking for new ways to bring diplomacy into your classroom? We’ve got two workshops coming up:

✨ NMAD Resource Overview — October 15 at 6PM EST
✨ Freedom 250 Session — October 17 at 12PM EST

Learn from NMAD educators, get classroom-ready ideas, and connect with fellow educators. Spots are still available—but not for long!

RSVP today through the link on our website - https://diplomacy.state.gov/education/teacher-professional-development/

09/10/2026

Forget the textbook. Your students are the diplomats now🌎

What would they do if they had to solve a real global crisis?

In this lesson, students step into the role of foreign policy professionals, tackling critical global issues like conflict minerals and counterfeit trade. They’ll investigate what’s already been tried, identify gaps, and develop a diplomatic strategy with actionable next steps.

Because identifying a global challenge is one thing. Figuring out what to do about it is diplomacy💡

Ready to put your students’ diplomatic skills to the test? Explore the lesson plan and bring diplomacy into your classroom by visiting our website or link in the bio

07/10/2026

You’ve won the war. Now… how do you negotiate the peace? 👀

In 1783, American diplomats faced exactly that challenge as they negotiated the Treaty of Paris, a pivotal moment in the founding of American diplomacy.

Join NMAD historian Dr. Alison Mann to explore John Adams’s contributions to the diplomatic team alongside Benjamin Franklin and John Jay.

What was the diplomatic move? Come find out!

📆 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕒 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
📍 National Museum of American Diplomacy, Lower Level
📩 RSVP by October 15 by visiting our website - diplomacy.state.gov/events

05/10/2026

A diplomatic uniform. A ceremonial sword. And a diplomat whose story we’re still uncovering.

NMAD recently received this Romanian diplomatic uniform and ceremonial sword, believed to have belonged to Brutus Coste (1910–1984), who served as Romanian Chargé d’Affaires in Washington, D.C., from 1940–1941.

Our Curatorial Team still has much to research about Coste, but this uniform opens another door to understanding the people, traditions, and practices that shaped early diplomacy.

Have a diplomatic artifact with a story of its own? NMAD is always looking for new additions to our collections and would love to hear from you. Send us an email at [email protected]

01/10/2026

It’s official: diplomacy is back on display🎉

NMAD is open! Come explore the stories, artifacts, and moments that bring American diplomacy to life.

Whether you’re curious about the people, objects, or pivotal moments that shaped U.S. diplomacy, there’s something waiting to be discovered.

🎟️ Reserve your timed-entry tickets and plan your visit - https://diplomacy.state.gov/visiting/

We’ll see you at the museum 👋

28/09/2026

NMAD's Passport of the Week: Once upon a time, your kids didn't need their own passport; they traveled on yours 👶

For Passport Awareness Month, we're highlighting a passport that tell stories of diplomacy and family. Shortly after marrying U.S. diplomat Ellis O. Briggs in 1928, Lucy Barnard Briggs received this diplomatic passport for their move to Lima, Peru.

As their family grew, so did the passport. Photos and details of each of her children were added to its pages—a common practice before children were issued their own passports.

One passport. One family. Countless diplomatic journeys 👨‍👩‍👦✈️️

27/09/2026

NMAD is ready to welcome you back starting October 1 🎉

Explore the stories and artifacts that bring American diplomacy to life 🌎

🎟️ Starting October 1, 2026, the museum will open Tuesdays and Thursdays, with advanced timed-entry tickets required.

Ready to see what’s inside? Check out our website and plan your visit to NMAD!

24/09/2026

Educators: This is your last chance to RSVP ✏️

The Educator Open House is next week! If you’re planning to join us, be sure to RSVP by 4:30 PM EST on September 25.

Can’t make the Open House? No worries. You’ll have another opportunity to visit NMAD soon. Keep an eye on our website for details coming soon.

👉 RSVP before the deadline and join us at NMAD: https://diplomacy.state.gov/events-listing/educator-night/

23/09/2026

It Takes a Village 🧵

This handmade quilt was presented to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2009.

Liberian quiltmaking traces its roots to the 19th century, when Americans, many of them freed slaves and free-born black people, brought quilting traditions to West Africa. Over time, quilting became a uniquely Liberian art form.

In Liberia, quilts celebrate weddings, preserve family stories, symbolize status, and even serve as diplomatic gifts. Every pattern carries meaning, making each quilt a work of history, identity, and international friendship 🪡 one stitch at a time

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