Did you know that Europeans may have introduced the wild turkey to Native Americans? Neither did we. Continue reading Let’s talk turkey…and potatoes and squash and cranberries…
Nanci Edwards shares a family letter that offers a glimpse into what the holiday was like for a young Union soldier spending his first Thanksgiving away from home. Continue reading Baked beans, coffee and bread: A Civil War Thanksgiving
Join us in honoring the men and women who protect our freedoms by daily risking—and sometimes losing—everything. These are their memorials. But remember, we honor our veterans most by honoring the ideals they fought for. Continue reading “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”
Few realize that Native Americans have served our country in every conflict since the Revolutionary War–and in greater numbers per capita than any other group. Honor the courage and sacrifice of these warriors in a series of special programs on Veterans Day. Continue reading First Americans are also first in America’s service
Who says the Smithsonian isn’t hep to the social media jive? Continue reading Smithsonian: Next
Managing your personal collections may mean no more than putting up a few shelves in the basement for Dad’s “Beer Cans of the World” or renting a pod down at EZ Storage for grandma’s antiques, but managing the Smithsonian’s collections is a bit more complex. Samantha Snell offers an introduction to the National Collections Program and some of its initiatives. Plus, presidential bobble heads! Just because. Continue reading Strengthening collections by strengthening collaboration
For some creepy Halloween fun, Rebecca Seel combed the collections of the American History Museum to uncover six common phobias—sort of a historical Fear Factor. Continue reading We wants to make your flesh creep
He may not have broken the Internet (yet), but Secretary David Skorton made a lot of new friends for the Smithsonian when he shared his day on Instagram. Continue reading He may work in a Castle, but it’s no Ivory Tower
Sidedoor is a brand-new, one-of-a-kind, totally unexpected podcast that could only come from the Smithsonian. The program connects big ideas to the people who have them through stories about science, art, history and humanity–and their unexpected intersections. Listen to the first two episodes and find out more about the project from cohost Tony Cohn. Continue reading Open the door to the unexpected
For part four of our #InclusionWorks series, Max Kibblewhite spoke with Beth Ziebarth and Ashley Grady of the Smithsonian Accessibility Office about how the Smithsonian is working to make our exhibits, programs and educational opportunities available to everyone. Continue reading #InclusionWorks: Sharing the Smithsonian with every visitor
Sidedoor is a podcast only the Smithsonian can bring you. It tells stories about science, art, history, humanity and where they unexpectedly overlap. From dinosaurs to dining rooms, this podcast connects big ideas to the people who have them. Continue reading Sidedoor: Masters of Disguise
We are only beginning to understand the interwoven complexity of life on Earth. The unraveling of a single thread--the extinction of a species, the emergence of a pandemic--can have a devastating effect. Dr. Skorton spoke with Dr. Suzan Murray about the Smithsonian Global Health Program and its work to keep Earth's rich tapestry intact. Continue reading A planet in peril
We looked at the past, envisioned the future and gazed at the stars for some cosmic insight this week. Plus, zombie crabs! And we're relieved that Bei Bei's okay-kay. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 20 – Nov. 26, 2016
December 2, 1887. George Brown Goode is named Acting Secretary of the Smithsonian. He was probably happier about it than he appears. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: December 2, 1887
