Nov
18
Today in Smithsonian History: November 18, 1944
November 18, 1944. A U.S. Navy sailor in the Pacific finds a pen pal in the Smithsonian Secretary. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 18, 1944
Nov
17
Today in Smithsonian History: November 17, 1982
November 17, 1982. The first helicopter to fly around the world goes on display at the Air and Space Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 17, 1982
Nov
16
What’s the buzz?
To bee or not to bee? It’s time to dazzle your coworkers with a display of ostentatious orthography at the 2019 Smithsonian Spelling Bee! Continue reading What’s the buzz?
Nov
16
Today in Smithsonian History: November 16, 1985
November 16, 1985. The Enterprise boldly goes where no space shuttle has gone before: Dulles Airport. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 16, 1985
Nov
15
Today in Smithsonian History: November 15, 1977
November 15, 1977 Artist Georgia O’Keefe visits the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. She tours the collection, and is able to admire some of her own pieces. Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Nov
14
Today in Smithsonian History: November 14, 1922
November 14, 1922. The Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, opens in New York, showcasing the largest collection of Native American artifacts in the world. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 14, 1922
Nov
13
Over There
Madelyn Shaw reminds us that global significance can be captured in a simple scrap of cloth. Continue reading Over There
Nov
13
Today in Smithsonian History: November 13, 1876
November 13, 1876. The National Academy of Sciences asks the President to transfer the Centennial collection to the Smithsonian. The fact that Joseph Henry, Secretary of the Smithsonian, is also president of the National Academy has nothing to do with it. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 13, 1876
Nov
12
Today in Smithsonian History: November 12, 1980
November 12, 1980. Space geeks throng the Air and Space Museum to celebrate Voyager I’s approach to Saturn. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 12, 1980
Nov
11
Armistice and peace: Victory letters from WWI
One hundred years ago, November 11, 1918, world leaders signed the Armistice, marking the end of World War I. Elizabeth Borja takes a look at the correspondence between a father and son that illustrates a different understanding between home and the front, armistice and peace. Continue reading Armistice and peace: Victory letters from WWI
