American History Museum
What a 1950s Fashion Maven Might Teach Us About What To Wear
When it was time to suit up for work, politics or social engagements, Claire McCardell's fans embraced her chic, but comfortable style
American History Museum Scholar on the History of the "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" Advertisement
The commercial that closed out the series finale of "Mad Men," explained
How Nylon Stockings Changed the World
The quest to replace natural silk led to the very first fully synthetic fiber and revolutionized the products we depend on
New Exhibition Highlights the Monumental Milestones of African American History
Artifacts reveal the vibrant stories of everyday people, while also adding nuance to the landmark events taught in history classes
Why Albert Einstein, the Genius Behind the Theory of Relativity, Loved His Pipe
Einstein reportedly believed that pipe smoking contributed to a calm and objective judgment, but his doctor said give it up
As Part of a Museum Dance Off, National Museum of American History Breaks it Down
Twenty-eight museums around the world vie for the ultimate honor
A Host of Relics from Lincoln's Last Days All Came to Reside at the Smithsonian
The Lincoln collection at the American History Museum marks the horrific tragedy and the poignancies of a nation in mourning
The Gentleman's Agreement That Ended the Civil War
When Generals Grant and Lee sat down at Appomattox Court House, they brought an end to the struggle that had consumed the nation for five long years
LeRoy Nieman Pulled Together a Dream Band for His Epic Portrait of Jazz Greats
The iconic artist's large-scale painting of this century's music greats debuts at the American History Museum, kicking off Jazz Appreciation Month
Don Draper's Gray Suit and Fedora Are Among "Mad Men Props" Donated to the Smithsonian
Members of the television show's stellar cast, along with director Matthew Weiner, dropped off some significant "Mad Men" swag
This is the Carriage That Took Lincoln on his Fateful Trip to Ford's Theatre
As the April anniversary of Lincoln's last ride approaches, an historian recounts the president's other horse and buggie moments
Ed Roberts' Wheelchair Records a Story of Obstacles Overcome
The champion of the disability rights movement refused to be hindered and challenged the world to create spaces for independent living
Are We Re-Entering a Golden Age of American Bartending?
At the turn of the century, America was a hotbed of cocktail innovation—then Prohibition happened. Now, bartenders are trying to reclaim the golden age.
The Short Rise and Fall of the Crazy-for-Cocoa-Trade Cards Craze
In the late 19th-century, when you bought chocolate, the grocer dropped a delightful prize into your bag, a trade card to save and share
The Electric Guitar's Long (And Louder), Strange Trip
From its gentle 16th-century acoustic origins to the souped-up ‘Frankenstein,’ a Smithsonian scholar strums the historic chords of the guitar
The Recipe for Innovation Calls for a Little Chaos and Some Wall Bashing
Scholar Art Molella chronicles the habits, habitats and behaviors of the men and women who invent
Until Now, There Was No Play Button for the Recordings Bell and Edison Made in their Lab
An exhibition on sound kicks off the American History Museum's Year of Innovation, enabling visitors to hear some of the earliest recordings
Museums Are Now Able to Digitize Thousands of Artifacts in Just Hours
At the American History Museum, a collection of rarely seen historic currency proofs are being made ready for a public debut
Fifty Years Ago This Month, John Coltrane Recorded One of the Greatest Jazz Tracks of All Time
This Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone was one of three instruments that John Coltrane played to reinvent himself—and Jazz music
The Evolving Face of Santa, As Seen in the Smithsonian's Vast Collections
A look into Smithsonian's vast archives reveals that Father Christmas tends to get a makeover with every generation that embraces him
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