Office of the Secretary of the Smithsonian | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/office-of-the-secretary-of-the-smithsonian/RSS feed for Office of the Secretary of the SmithsonianenWed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000Secretary Lonnie Bunch Says the Smithsonian Keeps 'The Nation’s Memory' in an Exclusive Essay for America’s 250th Birthdayhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/office-of-the-secretary-of-the-smithsonian/2026/06/03/secretary-lonnie-bunch-says-smithsonian-keeps-nations-memory-exclusive-essay-americas-250th-birthday/The acclaimed historian and head of the Institution argues that the semiquincentennial presents the perfect opportunity for Americans to consider their nation’s past and futureWed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/office-of-the-secretary-of-the-smithsonian/2026/06/03/secretary-lonnie-bunch-says-smithsonian-keeps-nations-memory-exclusive-essay-americas-250th-birthday/