Mandy Van Heuvelen, a cultural interpreter coordinator at the National Museum of the American Indian, shares the story of contemporary Native artist Nora Naranjo Morse. Morse, whose artwork draws on traditional Native culture, created the sculptures that sit outside of the museum in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Because of Her Story: Nora Naranjo Morse
January 16, 1978. The Chase Manhattan Money Collection of more than 24,000 pieces is given to the Smithsonian. If you’re going to collect something, it might as well be money, right? Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 16, 1978
January 15, 1924. A special exhibition of James Whistler’s etchings opens at the Freer Gallery of Art. We do not know how many young ladies were invited to view them by Lotharios with impure motives. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 15, 1924
January 14, 1967. Nearly 600 children attend a talk by Dr. William Melson of the Department of Mineral Sciences, are mildly disappointed not to receive actual gems as lovely parting gifts. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 14, 1967
January 13, 1982. The crash of Air Florida Flight 90 into the Potomac river takes 78 lives, including that of Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute scientist Robert Elliot Silberglied. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 13, 1982
January 12, 1945. Ornithologist Alexander Wetmore is elected sixth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 12, 1945
January 11, 1994. “Workers at the White House” opens as a traveling exhibition. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 11, 1994
January 10, 1928. Charles Greeley Abbot becomes the fifth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Surprisingly, his impressive mustache was not a deciding factor in his appointment. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 10, 1928
January 9, 1969. An exhibition of Winslow Homer’s graphic art opens at the American Art Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 9, 1969
January 8, 1969. Ground is broken for the new Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 8, 1969
Mandy Van Heuvelen, a cultural interpreter coordinator at the National Museum of the American Indian, shares the story of contemporary Native artist Nora Naranjo Morse. Morse, whose artwork draws on traditional Native culture, created the sculptures that sit outside of the museum in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Because of Her Story: Nora Naranjo Morse
Secretary Skorton is leaving the Smithsonian this summer, after four years as the Institution's leader. Continue reading The beginning of goodbye
One of the perks of being a Smithsonian volunteer is the opportunity to get behind-the-scenes peeks and everything from a Shakespeare folio to a T. rex skull. Plus, there are cookies! Continue reading Castle volunteers were out and about in 2018
This week, show the visiting relatives the sights of the city and then astound them with your knowledge of the true history of Thanksgiving. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 18 – Nov. 24, 2018
January 16, 1978. The Chase Manhattan Money Collection of more than 24,000 pieces is given to the Smithsonian. If you're going to collect something, it might as well be money, right? Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 16, 1978
