Nov
12
Honoring our veterans
Veterans represent about 17 percent of the Smithsonian’s staff. Continue reading Honoring our veterans
Oct
24
A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events
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
Sep
30
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
It is essential that we all do our part to safeguard the digital collections, research data, donor information, systems, and other resources entrusted to us. Continue reading October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Sep
25
70 percent of staff responded to the 2024 Employee Perspective Survey
The 2024 results show improvement in some areas of staff concern, but much remains to be done. Continue reading 70 percent of staff responded to the 2024 Employee Perspective Survey
Sep
04
How the Civil War Spawned the Mail-In Ballot
At the National Postal Museum, a new exhibition traces the long history of a newly popular way of voting Continue reading How the Civil War Spawned the Mail-In Ballot
Aug
09
Celebrating the Smithsonian’s 178th Anniversary
As One Smithsonian, we are developing ways to help Americans celebrate, reflect, and come together by reminding them of where we have been, who we are and what we can be. Continue reading Celebrating the Smithsonian’s 178th Anniversary
Jul
22
The Paradox of the Declaration of Independence
The Smithsonian’s Secretary offers insight into one of the nation’s most important documents. Continue reading The Paradox of the Declaration of Independence
Jul
01
Democracy and Our Shared Heritage
How the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the National Archives share a common goal: the preservation and improvement of American democracy. Continue reading Democracy and Our Shared Heritage
May
17
Why This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival Honors Indigenous Americans
The annual summer tradition will celebrate the National Museum of the American Indian and the people it honors. Continue reading Why This Year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival Honors Indigenous Americans
May
13
The 2024 Employee Perspective Survey: We want to hear from you!
Secretary Bunch reminds us that real and meaningful change comes from staff input. By completing the annual Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey, you make your voice heard. Continue reading The 2024 Employee Perspective Survey: We want to hear from you!
