American History
One Funny Lady, or, How I Was Killed by Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller's "Gag File"—a file cabinet full of her jokes—goes on display at the National Museum of American History today
Burr, Ogden and Dayton: The Original Jersey Boys
Known as much for their troubles as their successes, these childhood friends left their mark on early American history
Where Nixon’s Troubles Began
On this day in 1974, President Nixon resigned from his office. Find out how it all started with a file cabinet
Events August 8-11: Student Sit-ins, When Volcanoes Erupt and John Wayne in the Philippines
This week: experience the Greensboro lunch counter sit-ins, get a lesson on volcano scholarship and attend an evening "Mingle at the Museum"
Remembering Marilyn Monroe
Forty-nine years ago today, America's biggest movie star was found dead at the age of 36. Why did she take her own life?
Weekend Events August 5-7: Chinese Comedy, Story Time, and the Star-Spangled Banner
A Chinese film screening, fold the Star-Spangled Banner and other upcoming events for the weekend
The Spirited History of the American Bar
A new book details how the neighborhood pub, tavern, bar or saloon plays a pivotal role in United States history
Weekend Events July 15-17: The Inca Road, Pheon and More
This weekend take part in a satellite discussion about the Inca Road, Pheon and a look into a new American History exhibition
“For All the World to See” Taking Another Look at the Civil Rights Movement
"For All The World To See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights," encourages visitors to take another look at the civil rights movement
Events Post July 4-8: a tour of Air and Space’s highlights, jury duty for the John Brown trial, a trip to the Ocean Hall, Pirates and the dancing Siletz
The week of July 4, join the Smithsonian Institution in offering you a look at the Air and Space Museum, an exploration of piracy, an Ocean Hall scientist
How Arthur Ashe Made Tennis History
On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe beat heavily-favored Jimmy Connors to become the first African-American man to win Wimbledon
Fort Monroe’s Lasting Place in History
Famous for accepting escaped slaves during the Civil War, the Virginia base also has a history that heralds back to Jamestown
June: A Time for Weddings and Wedding Tales
A wedding dress made from a WWII parachute makes for a sweet story
June 20-24 Events Post: Interactive Carts, ImaginAsia, Choctaw Days, Forensic Science, and Tarantulas
This week join the Smithsonian Museums in offering you interactive carts, a look into the life of a Chinese opera performer, a Choctaw Indian festival
Weekend Events: June 17-19: Sun Spots, Tom Hanks, and the Greensboro Lunch Counter
Visit the Smithsonian museums to look at some of the wonders of the universe and dive into the Portrait Gallery for a double feature
Twenty People Become Citizens at the American History Museum
Holocaust survivor and civil rights activist Gerda Weissmann Klein addresses new citizens at the museum's sixth naturalization ceremony
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