Americana
See 24 Beautiful Photos of Fall Foliage in Its Most Vibrant Colors
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest celebrate the autumn
How the Great Depression Fueled a Grassroots Movement to Create a New State Called Absaroka
In the 1930s, disillusioned farmers and ranchers fought to carve a 49th state out of northern Wyoming, southeastern Montana and western South Dakota
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian
How Baseball’s Official Historian Dug Up the Game’s Unknown Origins
A lifelong passion for the national pastime led John Thorn to redefine the sport's relationship with statistics and reveal the truth behind its earliest days
Are You Ready for Some Football? Prep for the Super Bowl With 15 Thrilling Photos of Americans Tossing the Pigskin
Celebrate the cherished American sport before the big game
One Artist's Colossal Quest to Share Her Love of Roadside Americana
At her quirky outpost in Lucas, Kansas, Erika Nelson displays the world’s largest collection of the world’s smallest versions of the world’s largest things
All Is Bright With These 15 Cheery Christmas Photos
Celebrate the holiday season with festive shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Give Thanks for These 15 Photos Celebrating Thanksgiving
Gather together and commemorate the holiday of gratitude
Treat Yourself to 15 Eerie Images Celebrating Halloween
These highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest are sure to scare up some smiles
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With 15 Beautiful Photos That Capture the Richness of Native Culture
The diversity of the Native American experience is honored by the newly christened federal holiday
Bob Ross' Very First On-Air Painting Is for Sale
Priced at nearly $10 million, "A Walk in the Woods" was the subject of the artist's 1983 television premiere
These 15 Photos Explore the Diversity and Rich Culture of Latino Americans
For Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, enjoy these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Meet Brother Jonathan, the Predecessor to Uncle Sam
Older, but by no means wiser, the political cartoon character symbolized a mischievous young nation
15 Scenes of Americans at Work
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest commemorate Labor Day
What Made Bob Barker the Perfect Host for 'The Price Is Right'
The television personality, who died last week at 99, was part of a match that made game show history
These 15 Photos Capture the Joy of the Fair
It’s fair to say these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are worth a trip down the midway
Will the Dead Stay Dead After Sunday's Farewell Concert?
Once again, Deadheads said their goodbyes to the latest iteration of the era-defining jam band
See Inside One of America’s Last Pencil Factories
The family-owned facility in Tennessee produces more than 70 million pencils annually
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
Rare 1908 Harley-Davidson Becomes Most Expensive Motorcycle Sold at Auction
The restored bike, which a collector discovered in a Wisconsin barn, still has many of its original parts
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