African American History
A History of Gymnastics, From Ancient Greece to Tokyo 2020
The beloved Olympic sport has evolved drastically over the past 2,000 years
National Trust Pledges $3 Million to Preserve Black History Sites Across the U.S.
A series of newly announced grants will support 40 African American landmarks and organizations
Alma Thomas' Boundary-Breaking Art Takes Center Stage
The first Black woman to headline a solo show at the Whitney, the artist created abstract paintings, marionettes and more
The Story Behind the Harlem Cultural Festival Featured in 'Summer of Soul'
Jesse Jackson, Nina Simone, B.B. King and 100,000 spectators gathered for a concert worth remembering
Who Were the Best and Worst Presidents Ever—and How Do Historians Decide?
C-SPAN's 2021 ranking places Trump near the bottom of the list. Obama, Grant rises higher, while Lincoln holds steady in first
Who Was Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the New Namesake of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive?
Chicago leaders voted to rename the city's iconic lakeside roadway after a Black trader and the first non-Indigenous settler in the region
Photographs Salvaged From Hurricane Katrina Recall Life in New Orleans
Making art out of disaster, two photographers reexamine these affectionate portraits of life in the Crescent City
This Rare Copper Badge Tells a Story of Slavery in 19th-Century Charleston
The South Carolina city used the metal tags to identify enslaved people hired out as part-time laborers by their enslavers
A Simple Cotton Sack Tells an Intergenerational Story of Separation Under Slavery
Historian Tiya Miles' new book traces the lives of three Black women through an embroidered family heirloom known as "Ashley's sack"
Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is Now a Federal Holiday
June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in Texas and, by extension, the Confederate states
Commemorate Juneteenth With Free Virtual Programs From the Smithsonian
On June 19, NMAAHC will honor the end of slavery in the U.S. with events featuring Annette Gordon-Reed, Adrian Miller and more
Why History Museums Are Convening a 'Civic Season'
History is complex, says the Smithsonian’s Chris Wilson; here's how to empower citizens with the lessons it offers
Mini Museum Honoring the Black Panther Party Will Debut on Juneteenth
A pop-up exhibition dedicated to the Black power organization is set to open in Oakland, California, on June 19
Immerse Yourself in Five Alternate Worlds Envisioned by Leading Artists
The Smithsonian's "Futures" exhibition features commissions by Beatriz Cortez, Nettrice Gaskins, Soo Sunny Park, Devan Shimoyama, Tamiko Thiel and /p
A Folklorist Explains Loki's Place in Mythology's Pantheon of Trickster Heroes
Smithsonian's James Deutsch says that behind the character in the new Marvel Studios series lies the oft-told story of "guile" outsmarting authority
Robert E. Lee's Former Home Reopens With Renewed Focus on the Enslaved
Built by George Washington's adopted son, Arlington House recently underwent a three-year "rehabilitation" project
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2021
From Alabama's music capital to the self-proclaimed 'center of the universe,' these American towns are calling your name
Eleven Endangered Historic Places That Tell Complex American Stories
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2021 list includes Mississippi hotel, Navajo trading post and California railroad tunnels
The Enduring Nostalgia of American Girl Dolls
The beloved line of fictional characters taught children about American history and encouraged them to realize their potential
Decades After the Tulsa Race Massacre, Urban 'Renewal' Sparked Black Wall Street's Second Destruction
In the 1960s, construction of four federal highways brought the rebuilt neighborhood of Greenwood's prosperity to an abrupt end
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