Finding One’s Way Through War-Torn Waters
A small compass that guided a lifeboat full of World War II seamen to safety goes on display at the Museum of American History
The Cherished Tradition of Scrapbooking
Author Jessica Helfand investigates the history of scrapbooks and how they mirror American history
Behind the Scenes with American History’s Entertainment Curator
Dwight Blocker Bowers is responsible for preserving the museum’s most eclectic collection
Harboring History in Pensacola
In Florida’s panhandle, vibrant Pensacola stakes its claim as the oldest European settlement in the United States
Untrammeled wilderness and new age enclave, Big Sur retains its rugged beauty and quirky charm
From curried catfish to baba ghanouj, Chicago serves up what may be the finest ethnic cuisine going
“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.”
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
Searching for a Mother-in-Law Sandwich
Eager enthusiasts track Chicago’s indigenous—and sometimes endangered—food traditions
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