On This Day in History: Remembering the Freedom Rides
There is much to celebrate in the month of May but today we acknowledge the civil rights movement
Events: Youth Culture, My Dog Tulip, Poetry and More
Born to be Wild 3D features the conservation efforts of primatologist Galdikas with orangutans, along with that of Dame Sheldrick‘s work with elephants
Smithsonian Folkways Releases “Civil War Naval Songs”
In timing with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Smithsonian Folkways has released a new collection
A Smithsonian Quest Or How One Guy Resolved to See All the Museums
As much as the ATM team enjoys keeping you up-to-date with the happenings at the Smithsonian, we’re equally excited when readers share their experiences
Weekend Events: River of Renewal, Easter Bonnets, Orchids
Jack Kohler and Stephen Most will be on hand at the American Indian Museum to discuss the environmental issues raised in their film, River of Renewal
Meet TOPGUN Radar Intercept Officer David “Bio” Baranek
It’s difficult to hear the phrase “TOPGUN” and not immediately have F-14 Tomcats zooming around in your brain against a rocking Kenny Loggins soundtrack
UPDATED WITH ANSWERS: The List: An Earth Day Game of Who Am I
Now read this post carefully, because there will be a quiz at the end. Let’s begin with a history lesson
On View at the Renwick: Cliff Lee Creates One-of-a-Kind Porcelain Ceramics
Porcelain artist Cliff Lee spent 17 years trying to recreate a glaze. He succeeded. Then, he lost the formula
One Year Later: Deepwater Horizon
Tomorrow, April 20, marks the one-year anniversary of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig off the coast of Louisiana
It’s that time of year, again, the deadline for filing your federal and state income tax returns
Events: Peacock Room Reopens, Earth Day Celebrations
Monday, April 18 Peacock Room Comes to America: A new view of Whistler’s Peacock Room
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