The Library of Congress recently posted a photo from its collection that at first glance might seem unlikely to cause a stir: a brief, handwritten recipe on the back of a yellowed envelope with a ...

Accelerated-aging labs aren’t uncommon in museums and galleries, but the Library of Congress’s facility stands out for its size and advanced equipment. The lab often collaborates with other ...

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — A Massachusetts man stopped shortly after taking a tour on the U.S. Capitol grounds Tuesday was found ...

A piece of film history missing for more than 100 years and thought to be lost forever was found on Long Island by an intern going through old boxes.

Dedicated to preserving America's cultural heritage, the US Library of Congress has submitted numerous pop songs to their registry archive since 2002.

The Library of Congress National Film Registry has selected 175 films to be restored and protected because of their cultural, esthetic or historical significance. Authorized by Congress in 1988 to ...

After you've admired the Capitol, walk along East Capitol Street to the Library of Congress. Comprising three buildings and housing more than 164 million books, manuscripts, sound recordings ...

The 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program is accepting applications through Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The awards are made possible through the generosity of philanthropist David M.