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Amy Kehs

Amy Kehs is a brand strategist and communications expert for museums.

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Museum Happenings in June at the National Museum of American History

Featuring Civic Season, Flag Day and Pride Month Events

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What's Happening in May 2025 at the National Museum of American History

New on exhibit, music and more!

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Museum Happenings This April: Jazz Appreciation Month, Events & More

This April, at the National Museum of American History, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month! Check out the calendar to learn more!

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Mark Your Calendar: Women's History Month, Programs, Jazz and More at the National Museum of American History

This March at the museum, we’re commemorating Women's History Month, airing the end of Season 2 of our podcast, and listening to some jazz. Check out the calendar to find out what’s going on this month!

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Mark Your Calendar: Black History Month, Exhibits, Jazz and More at the National Museum of American History

This February at the museum, we're celebrating a new season of the podcast, commemorating Black History Month, and listening to some jazz. Check out the calendar to find out what's going on this month!

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Last Chance To See Some Pop Culture Favorites including Kermit the Frog

Here's what is happening in January 2025 at the National Museum of American History

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What's Happening at the National Museum of American History in December

Exhibits, Programs, Music and More!

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What's Happening in November: Events for Native American Heritage Month and More!

Here's what's happening this month at the National Museum of American History

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What's Happening in October: Food History Weekend and More!

Here's what's happening this month at the National Museum of American History

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What's Happening in September: Events, Exhibits and More!

Here’s what’s happening this month at the National Museum of American History

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What's Happening in August: Events, Exhibits and Resources

Here's what's happening this month at the National Museum of American History

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Celebrating Independence Day and More July Happenings

Upcoming events at the National Museum of American History

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Forensic Science, History Day, a Latin Music Festival and More: Check Out These June Happenings

A new exhibition and "Civic Season" activities galore at the museum

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Marking Asian American and Jewish American Heritage Months and EMS Day

May brings a new video series, EMS Day at the museum and showcasing objects for Jewish American Heritage Month

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Museum Acquires Marcella Hazan Culinary Tools

2024 Marks the Centennial of Influential Chef Who Taught America To Cook Italian

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Remembering Emmett Till, Appreciating Jazz and More in April

New exhibitions, programming for Jazz Appreciation Month and more at the museum in April

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Sports Inventions, Music and More, Check Out These March Happenings

March Happenings include a new exhibition, a new online educational video series and the 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society

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How the American History Museum Is Celebrating Its 60th Birthday This January

Events include chamber music and a special vegan menu

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Jazz Concert Season Kick Off and More December Happenings

December at the Museum includes a look at a historic film, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra season kick-off, and two concerts by the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.

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2023 Food History Weekend

Food History Weekend 2023 Schedule of Events

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Other September Happenings

September Happenings include an exhibit showcasing the work of Latina broadcast journalists, new additions to the "Giving in America" exhibition and more

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MUM’s the Word: Milestone Menstruation Collection Chronicles Women’s Health

Smithsonian Marks World-Wide Menstrual Hygiene Day May 28 With New Acquisition Announcement

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Celebrating Pride Month, Flag Day and More, Check Out these June Happenings

June Happenings include an exhibit that takes a look inside a legendary blues archive and a performance that celebrates the centennial of The Duke Ellington Orchestra.

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Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and More, Check Out These April Happenings

April Happenings include an exciting new exhibition on the Disney Parks and a program looking at how "place" influences innovation