A special event for the country’s 250th anniversary begins this week with the debut of the Freedom Plane National Tour as part of the National Archives’ recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The tour brings historical documents that played an important role in American history to people throughout the country in an eight-city tour. 

“For the first time in history, unique and original Founding-era documents have taken flight as part of the Freedom Plane National Tour,” read a release from the National Archives. “The documents are now traveling the country as part of the National Archives’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. These historic documents will travel to each corner of the country, allowing Americans the opportunity to celebrate the semiquincentennial in their hometowns.”