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Breaking Ground

The History Behind a Slave’s Bill of Sale

On a worn, aged piece of paper dated 1835, a judge describes the sale of a 16-year-old girl named Polly, with “yellow complexion and black eyes”

Events: Human Origins, Simon Schama, Mark Twain and More!

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Weekend Events: Vatican Treasures, Piñatas, and Hands-On Art Activities!

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Lion Cub Dies at the National Zoo

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Muhammad Ali’s Gear Headed to the Permanent Collections

On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off in his custom-built airplane, The Spirit of St. Louis to cross the Atlantic.

Celebrating Milestones of Flight: Lindbergh and Earhart Cross the Atlantic

The month of May is notable for two major aviation milestones

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Wednesday Roundup: New Animals, New Museums and New Andean Cub Names

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It’s Your Turn to Be the Inventor at the American History Museum

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National Zoo’s First Baby Lion Cub in 20 Years Born This Morning

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30 Years Later: The Anniversary of the Eruption of Mount St. Helens

When Mount St. Helens erupted, it spread approximately 540 million tons of ash over more than 22,000 square miles surrounding Washington state

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Today in History: Jackie Cochran Breaks the Sound Barrier

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Brown v. Board of Education: Celebrating 56 Years of a Civil Rights Milestone

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Events: Glorious Gardens, Early Humans, Stonewall Jackson and More!

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Weekend Events: The Vietnamese-American Experience, Gardening and Jazz

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Go Green to the Grave

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Wade in the Water Saturday at SERC

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Celebrate National Doodle Day!

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Introducing: Smithsonian Blog Roundup

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Glee Clubs and Fans Take Note: Viva Mariachi!

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Get Your Vote On: Naming the Andean Bear Cubs

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