Join the Science History Institute at Movies on the Mall and explore the science of the Revolution. Learn about spies and spy craft, write a message in invisible ink, or create your own coded messages! Activities take place from 5 to 7pm. The evening’s feature film, National Treasure, starts at 7:30pm.

Registration is recommended.

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