For $30, today's side deal gives you a heaping helping of history with a Patron-Level membership to the Foundation for the National Archives (a $60 value). Membership must be activated within three months from today's date.

Keeper of many of our country's most precious documents and relics, including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, the National Archives is a one-of-a-kind treasure trove of historical material. Although admission to the National Archives is free, as a Patron-Level member of the Foundation, you'll be able to skip long lines by using the special-events entrance. Stop by to enjoy exhibits such as the Public Vaults, which include materials such as Abraham Lincoln's correspondence with generals, or stay connected to the Archives from home with a complimentary subscription to Prologue, the Archives' quarterly magazine. In addition to several other benefits, Patron-Level members also get access to special tours, discounts at the Archives' brick-and-mortar store as well as its online shop, and complimentary admission to presidential libraries and museums around the country.

This Groupon is not valid for current members.

Reviews

Yelpers and six Yahoo! Travelers give the National Archives a four-star average rating. TripAdvisors give it an average of four owl eyes.

• Wow. This was one of my favorite things when I visited D.C. I got to see the Magna Carta, The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. – Christina V., Yelp
• I also really enjoyed the Public Vault which demonstrates the importance of archives and how they matter to the American public. Interactive exhibits make this an attraction for kids and adults. – QNPoohBear, TripAdvisor