Black History
Sequestration to Cause Closures, Secretary Clough Testifies
Gallery closings, fewer exhibitions and reduced educational offerings are some of the impacts he listed before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
April 17, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Two-Time Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Talks Big Dreams, Big Wins and Having Fun
Douglas discusses her recent donation of her leotard and other items from the 2012 London Olympics
March 07, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Q+A: The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Talks About Her First Day of School
Carlotta Walls LaNier recently donated the dress she wore on what would've been her first day at the desegregated high school
February 08, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Lost and Found Again: Photos of African-Americans on the Plains
What would otherwise be a local-interest story became a snapshot of history integral to the American experience
February 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Museums Delay Opening Due to Weather
Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area as well as the National Zoo will open at noon Monday, due to inclement weather
January 28, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Inauguration Day 2013
All you need to know for the day: where to eat, rest and what to see
January 21, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
The Vegas Hotspot That Broke All the Rules
America’s first interracial casino helped end segregation on the Strip and proved that the only color that mattered was green
January 2013 |
By Kevin Cook
Danilo Pérez, Creator of Musical Guardians of Peace
The Panamanian performer catches up with Joann Stevens before his Nov. 30 concert at the Kennedy Center
November 28, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Document Deep Dive: Rosa Parks’ Arrest Records
Read between the lines of the police report drawn up when the seamstress refused to give up her seat 57 years ago
November 28, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Jason Moran: Making Jazz Personal
How a MacArthur Genius Fellow is using his life experience and musical genius to engge youth in jazz
November 14, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Q&A: Joe Bataan, The King of Latin Soul
Mixing soul music with cultural pride in hits like "Ordinary Guy" and "Gypsy Woman," Joe Bataan speaks to the times and to the generations
October 24, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
The Collections of the African American History and Culture Museum Await Their New Home
Objects from Muhammad Ali's headgear to Nat Turner's Bible sit in a holding facility in Maryland, ready to be put on display
July 2012 |
By G. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Events June 26-28: Duke Kahanamoku, Bring Back the Funk, and the Folklife Festival
This week, learn about past Olympians, get funky with George Clinton and other music legends, and kick off this summer's Folklife Festival.
June 26, 2012 |
By Aviva Shen
Events June 15-17: Phillip Thomas Tucker, The History of American Glass, Father’s Day Performance
Kick off this Father's Day weekend with these events for the whole family.
June 14, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events June 8-10: World Oceans Day, 100 Years of Girl Scouts, Hat-Making Workshop
This weekend celebrate World Oceans Day, 100 Years of Girl Scouts and hat designer, Lula Mae Reeves
June 07, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
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
Roberto Clemente: The King of Béisbol
Forty years ago, the sports superstar and humanitarian transcended baseball's borders
April 2012 |
By David Maraniss
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
