Trinity Church
Emily and Aubrey at the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway: "Heere at the Wall" (June 2023)
Trinity Church exterior facing Broadway
Stained glass window and reredos
North churchyard
Astor Cross
Grave of Alexander Hamilton (undergoing restoration)
Grave of Eliza Schuyler
South churchyard
Trinity Church circa 1890
Poster protesting proposed road expansion through Trinity Churchyard
Book of marriage records (circa 1776)
Book of death records (circa 1777)
Book of pew payments (depicting consecutive payments of John Jay and Alexander Hamilton)
Original charter of Trinity Church (1697)
Bucket from the Great Fire
Emily and Aubrey with Trinity Church archivist Marissa Maggs
Library of Congress
Aubrey and Emily in the Great Hall (June 2022)
Great Hall at the Library of Congress
Arts and sciences
Hall of Science
Statues of Fulton and St. Paul, marking the balcony where Book of Secrets filmed
Main Reading Room
Circulation desk door through which Abigail and Riley escaped the FBI
Staircase beneath the circulation desk
Main card catalog
Aubrey and Emily in the double-shelved book stacks
Piece of papyrus from the Rare Books & Special Collections Division
Broadside Dunlap Declaration of Independence from the Rare Books & Special Collections Division
John Wilkes Booth's wanted poster from the Rare Books & Special Collections Division
First printed American cookbook from the Rare Books & Special Collections Division
Original print copy of The Wizard of Oz from the Rare Books & Special Collections Division
George Washington's Dunlap Broadside Declaration of Independence from the Manuscripts Division
Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, stored in the Manuscripts Division
Sample of Thomas Jefferson's hair from the Manuscripts Division
Benjamin Franklin's notes on bifocals from the Manuscripts Division
George Washington's school copy book from the Manuscripts Division
Abraham Lincoln's school copy book from the Manuscripts Division
"Abraham Lincoln, his hand and pen, he will be good but God knows when."
Left to right: Aubrey, Eden (Library of Congress intern), Abby (reference specialist), Emily
Independence National Historical Park
Emily and Aubrey at Independence Hall (May 2022)
Independence Hall (Ben Gates' exit point)
Chimney where ocular device was found
Chimney where ocular device was found (alternate view)
Assembly Room
Assembly Room, depicting windows through which Ian's team was spotted
Emily and Aubrey in the Assembly Room
Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court meeting room (across from Assembly Room)
Staircase
Stairway to the bell tower
Original printed copy of the Declaration of Independence
U.S. House of Representatives meeting room in Congress Hall
U.S. Senate meeting room in Congress Hall
Emily and Aubrey at the Liberty Bell
Merchants' Exchange Building, seen at 00:02:17 in National Treasure
Outline of Benjamin Franklin's properties
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Emily and Aubrey visit Anette (senior interpretive supervisor; center) at Mount Vernon (August 2021)
Original mirror
Green dining room
Each room had a different color scheme
Aubrey climbing into the cupola
Emily climbing into the cupola
View from the cupola
View of the Potomac River from the cupola
George Washington's study
Doors leading to the mansion cellar
Staircase leading into the cellar
Cellar hallway
Vault that was replicated on set for Ben Gates' and the President's excursion
The "mark of George Washington" referenced in Book of Secrets
Emily, Aubrey, and Anette pose with the cornerstone, located in the cellar hallway
Mansion from the West Lawn
View of the East Lawn, where Book of Secrets' party scene was filmed
Lower garden
Artichokes in the lower garden
Greenhouse
Upper garden
Ice house, whose short tunnel inspired the under-estate tunnels in Book of Secrets
Ice house interior
Tomb of George Washington
Charlotte's story
Sixteen-sided barn
Access point for Ben Gates on the wharf
U.S. National Archives
In celebration of Fourth of July Weekend 2023, the U.S. National Archives hosted National Treasure Hunt for an interactive presentation about how history, science, ciphers, and movie magic converge in National Treasure. The presentation was followed by a book signing and National Treasure screening.
Book Tour: Lost City Bookstore
In July 2023, Lost City Bookstore (Washington, D.C.) hosted a discussion and signing for National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy. Following the discussion, the National Treasure Hunt co-hosts facilitated a scavenger hunt in the store.
Book Tour: Big Blue Marble Bookstore
In June 2023, Big Blue Marble Bookstore (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) hosted a reading and signing for National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy. The event focused on Chapter 5, which emphasizes Philadelphia history.
Book Tour: Ursinus College
In April 2023, Ursinus College hosted National Treasure Hunt's first-ever book talk and signing for an audience of students, professors, alumni, and members of the Collegeville, Pennsylvania, community.
"National Treasure: Edge of History" Red Carpet
Prior to the Hollywood premiere of National Treasure: Edge of History in December 2022, National Treasure Hunt was invited to cover the red carpet and interview the cast and executive producers of the new Disney+ streamer series.
"National Treasure: Edge of History" World Premiere
In December 2022, National Treasure Hunt attended the world premiere of the new streamer series National Treasure: Edge of History at The El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Ursinus College Classroom Visits
In October 2022, Aubrey Paris and Emily Black returned to their alma mater, Ursinus College, to announce the title and publication date of their book. While on campus, they joined six classes and student organizations and spoke during a panel discussion about ethics and morality in National Treasure.
Rosslyn Cinema
In June 2022, National Treasure Hunt was invited to participate in and introduce Rosslyn BID's outdoor screening of National Treasure, which attracted hundreds of viewers to Gateway Park in Arlington, Virginia.