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Lincoln's watch is a fine gold timepiece that the 16th president purchased in the 1850s from a Springfield, Illinois jeweler. It has been in the safe custody of the Smithsonian Institution since 1958—a gift from Lincoln's great-grandson Lincoln Isham.

The Civil War

Lincoln’s Pocket Watch Reveals Long-Hidden Message

The Smithsonian opens one of its prized artifacts and a story unfolds

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Plentywood, Montana

Everyone is friendly, warm and willing to help each other in need

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Food as a Form of Protest

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A Birthday Card to Barbie. Happy 50th!

Guest blogger Jeanne Maglaty, Smithsonian magazine’s copy editor, offers birthday wishes to the all-American doll

Harbour Town Marina in Sea Pines Resort with the Harbour Town Lighthouse

Hilton Head Island, S.C.

A remarkable population who have brought their love of art, music and learning to create a remarkably rich culture for a small town

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These Magnets Can Hurt

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Picture of the Week—Lake Disappointment

The colors in this picture remind me of Vincent van Gogh, but it’s not a painting

Gertrude Stein is an American writer who made her home in Paris, France.  Her first book was published in 1909 but her autobiography, titled The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, was the only one to reach a wide audience.

Literary Landmarks: A History of American Women Writers

Author Elaine Showalter discusses the lasting influence of Harriet Beecher Stowe and why Gertrude Stein is overrated

Woman's four-piece ball gown.  Europe, circa 1868.

Costume’s Cultural Reveal

The Los Angeles County Museum aims to draw new visitors and historic insights with a landmark costume acquisition

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