Just in time for Christmas, the sixth season of the award-winning Sidedoor podcast begins with the tale of a misguided attempt to create a lifelike baby doll. Paging Dr. Frankenstein… Continue reading Thomas Edison’s Demon Dolls
Everything you know is wrong. Well, maybe not everything, but when it comes to the story of the first Thanksgiving, pretty much. Continue reading Sidedoor: That brunch in the forest
This episode of Sidedoor reminds us that humans and wildlife share more than our planet: we share our diseases. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Gorilla Epidemic
If “clothes make the man,” then school dress codes can help make (or break) the girl—and her reputation. Continue reading Sidedoor: Dress Coded
What do an American banjo picker and composer trained in China’s ancient classical style have in common? A lot more than you’d think. Continue reading Sidedoor: Appalachia goes Beijing
Being a “Riverkeeper” might sound a little quaint—even romantic—but protecting critical waterways means spending as much time in court as on the water. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Riverkeeper
What would you give up to gain the vote? On this episode of Sidedoor: Learn how women’s suffrage came to Hawai’i—and at what cost to native Hawaiians. Continue reading Sidedoor: Votes for Hawaiians
Houston has had more than one problem. Continue reading Apollo 12’s really close call
Circumstances may have limited our ability to actually go out to a ballgame, but we’ll always have this surprising bit of nostalgia. Continue reading Sidedoor: Take who out to the ballgame?
When a female athlete in perhaps the coolest sport ever asked for parity with male athletes, it rocked the X-games. Yes, even now, in the the 21st century. Continue reading Sidedoor: Shredding Skateboarding’s Glass Ceiling
The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Secretary Bunch announces a generous gift from Lily Endowment to fund the Smithsonian's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Continue reading A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events
After three decades answering visitors' questions, is there anything she doesn't know about the Smithsonian? Continue reading Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
