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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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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 October: Food History Weekend and More!

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

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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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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

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From Artificial Intelligence to Ancestral Foods, Check Out These November Happenings

Attend a naturalization ceremony and other events hosted by the American History Museum

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Answering Your Five Biggest Questions About American Sushi

How was sushi adapted to make it appealing to the American palate? And what does the government have to do with sushi?

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Fall in Love With These October Events

Chilly weather got you down? Step inside and experience food history, fast cars, beer tasting, chamber music, and more this October!

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Celebrate Black History Month With These Virtual Events

The National Museum of American History offers plenty of ways to celebrate Black history from the comfort of your home

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The Workers' Turkey

Like many homes across America, in my home Thanksgiving meant turkey. Lots of turkeys. And employers gave out these big birds as work incentives, to ensure that their working-class employees wouldn't go without this crown jewel on their table.

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Reviving Indigenous Food Cultures

Hyperlocal, ultraseasonal, uber-healthy, and utterly delicious

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Ten Objects That Will Help You Understand Latinx History

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve put together a top 10 list of the museum’s most exciting Latinx history objects.

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