American History

John Brown and many of his followers holed up in the fire engine house awaiting reinforcements by a swarm of "bees"—slaves from the surrounding area. But only a handful showed up.

John Brown's Day of Reckoning

The abolitionist's bloody raid on a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry 150 years ago set the stage for the Civil War

Christopher Columbus carried ideas that boded ill for Indies natives.

Columbus' Confusion About the New World

The European discovery of America opened possibilities for those with eyes to see. But Columbus was not one of them

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Smithsonian Events for the Week of 9/28-10/2: Climate Change, Cheetahs, Tito Puente and Reading About Africa

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Weekend Events: Artists' Roundtable Talk, Martin Schoeller and Poetry Readings

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Lion King Artifacts Join Smithsonian's Circle of Life

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Twenty-Six New Citizens Naturalized at the American History Museum

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American History Museum Explores the Era of the Bracero

From 1942 through 1945, more than 400,000 Axis prisoners were shipped to the United States and detained in camps in rural areas across the country.

German POWs on the American Homefront

Thousands of World War II prisoners ended up in mills, farm fields and even dining rooms across the United States

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Smithsonian Events September 14-18: Julia Child, Prince Edward, the Global Arts Scene and More!

Exclusive events highlights from around the Smithsonian

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Last Chance to See Stephen Colbert's Portrait

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Remembering Legendary Pitcher Satchel Paige

Satchel Paige was arguably the fastest, hardest throwing pitcher of his era

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Go Back to School With the Smithsonian!

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African American History Museum to Receive Emmett Till's Casket

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Hurricane Katrina: The Recovery of Artifacts and History

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Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 31-September 4: Dig It!, The Scurlock Studio, Asia After Dark and More!

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Weekend Events: Dance Festival, Forensics and the Scurlock Studio

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Going to Lunch in Style with Historic Lunchboxes

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Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 24-28: Transformers, Forensics, the Ipswich House and More!

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Weekend Events: Book Signings, Indian Summer Showcase and the Scurlock Studio

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Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 17-22: Quilting, Conservation Clinics and Awesome Art

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