American History
Events May 25-27: Laundry Day, Healing and Aloha, 100 Artworks at the American Art Museum
This weekend, air out your dirty laundry, live the life of "aloha" and check out the American Art Museum's latest exhibit.
May 24, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
The 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the War of 1812
Why did the country really go to war against the British? Which American icon came out of the forgotten war?
May 22, 2012 |
By Tony Horwitz and Brian Wolly
Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go, Dies at 75, But Will Live on at the Smithsonian
The guitarist and singer pioneered the genre of Go-Go and became intricately connected with DC's cultural identity
May 17, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How a Fallout Shelter Ended up at the American History Museum
Curator Larry Bird tells of the adventure—from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Washington, D.C.
May 15, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Events May 11-13: Gardening for Healthy Living, Bolivian Festival, Steinway Series for Mother’s Day
Celebrate living well with Mom this weekend at Garden Fest, the Bolivian Festival and at the Steinway series with Mendelssohn Piano Trio.
May 10, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events May 8-10: Carolyn Morrow Long, Encore Chorale Spring Concert, and The Unknown Aaron Burr
This week, get a book signed by New Orleans specialist Carolyn Morrow Long, enjoy a concert by the Encore Chorale, and discover the real Aaron Burr in a lecture by H.W. Brands.
May 07, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
The Patents Behind the Genius: Steve Jobs Exhibit Opens Soon at the Ripley Center
The S. Dillon Ripley Center hosts an exhibit of more than 300 of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' patents since 1980.
May 04, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Geronimo’s Decades-Long Hunt for Vengeance
Close by the Mormon colony of Colonia Dublan is an unlikely tourist attraction: the small hilltop where the legendary Apache leader exacted his revenge
April 20, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Events April 17-19: Just a Dream, Craft Show Benefit, and Claudia Acuña
This week, bring the family to a play about eco-friendly practices, preview the Smithsonian Craft Show, and kick back to a Latin jazz concert.
April 16, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
The American History Museum’s New Approach to Telling “American Stories”
A new exhibition at the American History Museum uses more than 100 objects to tell American stories from 1620 to 2008
April 13, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Ask Smithsonian: What Is Lightning? How Do Bees Make Honey? How Do Cats Purr?
Smithsonian experts answer your burning questions.
April 03, 2012 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Roberto Clemente: The King of Béisbol
Forty years ago, the sports superstar and humanitarian transcended baseball's borders
April 2012 |
By David Maraniss
Events March 30-April 1: Tap Festival, Mysteries of Mail, Japanese Paper Dioramas
The weekend is packed with dance events, family fun and some crafty ideas for the whole family
March 29, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
Events March 23-25: Dinner & A Movie: Skydancer, Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day, Book Signing: Jo B. Paoletti
Friday, March 23 Dinner & A Movie: Skydancer For more than 120 years, ironworkers have raised America’s modern cityscapes—sculpting the country’s skylines, fearlessly walking atop steal beams, just a foot wide. Bravery in a job like this, is crucial. In New York City, six generations of Mohawk Indians have made the job their own. This [...]
March 22, 2012 |
By Kelly Smith
A History Lesson is Passed Down to Another Generation
The real prize for Kaleb Harris, winner of the American History Museum and Smithsonian Channel's Black History Month essay contest, was meeting Joseph McNeil, one of the leaders of the 1960 Greensboro sit-in
March 20, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Weekend Events March 16-18: Evolution of Video Games, Saint Paddy Party, and Masterworks of Three Centuries
This weekend, "Art of Video Games" curator Chris Melissinos leads a panel on the past, present and future of video games, Saint Paddy Party turns the Discovery Theater green, and baritone William Sharp performs Schumann.
March 15, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events Feb 28-March 1: Paradox of Liberty, A Not So Still Life, and Perspectives on “Limits to Growth”
This week, learn about slavery at Monticello, meet artist Ginny Ruffner, and join experts for a day of discussion on sustainability.
February 27, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Shovels Break Ground for a New Smithsonian Museum
President Barack Obama presided over the start of a new museum devoted to African American history and culture
February 22, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
A Piece of Email History Comes to the American History Museum
A groundbreaking early email program, written by a high school student in 1979, helps tell the story of this crucial technology's history
February 22, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Weekend Events Feb 17-19: Gallery Talk, Presidential Family Fun Day, and a Tour with the Artist
This weekend, learn about the influences of artist Jacob Lawrence, celebrate Presidents' Day Weekend with the whole family, and take a tour of some of the most famous Civil War sites.
February 17, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
