American History
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The Cherished Tradition of Scrapbooking
Author Jessica Helfand investigates the history of scrapbooks and how they mirror American history
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Behind the Scenes with American History's Entertainment Curator
Dwight Blocker Bowers is responsible for preserving the museum's most eclectic collection
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Harboring History in Pensacola
In Florida's panhandle, vibrant Pensacola stakes its claim as the oldest European settlement in the United States
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Big Sur's California Dreamin'
Untrammeled wilderness and new age enclave, Big Sur retains its rugged beauty and quirky charm
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Chicago Eats
From curried catfish to baba ghanouj, Chicago serves up what may be the finest ethnic cuisine going
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"I Do Solemnly Swear" Celebrates Obama's First Hundred Days
To celebrate the occasion, the American History Museum presents its exhibition, "I Do Solemnly Swear: Photographs of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration."
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Curator Finds Murphy Bed's Place in American History
The Murphy Bed was born of necessity—the inventor had a driving desire to hide his bed, so he could entertain his lady
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Searching for a Mother-in-Law Sandwich
Eager enthusiasts track Chicago’s indigenous—and sometimes endangered—food traditions
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