Philanthropy
Why Historical Markers Matter
Few realize that the approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through
An Abandoned, Industrial Ruin Bursts With New Life in Delaware
Thanks to a few horticulturalists with an eye for history, a garden lost to time peeks out from the creeping vines
The American Heiress Who Risked Everything to Resist the Nazis
When the fascists took power in Austria, Muriel Gardiner helped refugees and others in need, and never stopped
The Tudor Roots of Modern Billionaires' Philanthropy
The debate over how to manage the wealthy's fortunes after their deaths traces its roots to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Why the U.S. Rejected—Then Embraced—a Detroit Industrialist's Rare Collection of Asian Art
The legacy of voracious collector Charles Lang Freer, a good friend of James McNeill Whistler, is marked by tension and irony
London Initiative Will Give Away 1,000 Free Theater Tickets Every Week
The program aims to make culture accessible amidst the rising cost of living
The Trailblazing Sisters Who Founded the Nation's First Woman-Led Museum
A new exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, tells the story of founders Sarah and Eleanor Hewitt
How the Arts Have Inspired Social Change
Americans have a long tradition of inspiring and elevating movements for change using benefit concerts, song and other artistic traditions
Calling All Bibliophiles: Here's How to Adopt a Book
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives invites you to a series of four Adopt-a-Book Salons in March and April
How Maggie Lena Walker Became the First Black Woman to Run a Bank in the Segregated South
Time to reclaim the legacy and success of the first Black woman in the nation to organize and run a bank in the segregated South
The Rise and Fall of America's Lesbian Bars
Only 15 nightlife spaces dedicated to queer and gay women remain in the United States
Long Heralded as an Abolitionist, Johns Hopkins Enslaved People, Records Show
The Baltimore university that bears his name announced new research that "shattered" perceptions of the Quaker entrepreneur
The Storied History of Giving in America
Throughout American history, philanthropy has involved the offering of time, money and moral concern to benefit others, but it carries a complicated legacy
How a Maverick Hip-Hop Legend Found Inspiration in a Titan of American Industry
When LL COOL J sat for his portrait, he found common ground with the life-long philanthropical endeavors of John D. Rockefeller
Take a Free Virtual Tour of the Winchester Mystery House
The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar
José Andrés' Generous Helping of Humanity
Braving storms, floods and earthquakes, the renowned chef is forging a new way to feed the needy
Paul Simon Has 50 Ways to Charm an Audience
As the 2019 recipient of the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal, the musician divulged he still has one more song to write
How Business Executive Madam C. J. Walker Became a Powerful Influencer of the Early 20th Century
A tin of hair conditioner in the Smithsonian collections reveals a story of the entrepreneurial and philanthropic success of a former washerwoman
These Signature Artifacts Embody the Giving Spirt of Artist-Philanthropists
From Misty Copeland to Lin-Manuel Miranda, a new Smithsonian display spotlights creators who have shaped communities
Chile Designates 10 Million Acres of Land as National Parks
Spurred by the donation of 1 million acres of privately owned land, the country is adding two national parks to its system
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