Aug
03
Conversations in Context: Marches
Episode Two: The July 28, 1917 Silent Protest Parade, one of the very first Civil Rights demonstrations.
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Jul
31
Conversations in Context: Movements
From movements to marches, witness an intergenerational discussion that covers everything from Lead Belly to Lil’ Baby, and journey from the Selma to Montgomery March to the Brooklyn Liberation parade. Continue reading Conversations in Context: Movements
Jul
30
What does the Smithsonian look like in a post-COVID era?
Key personnel from across the Institution weigh in on the long road back to normal(ish) operations Continue reading What does the Smithsonian look like in a post-COVID era?
Jul
29
Sherri Wheeler celebrates five years as OVS Director
Sherri Wheeler, Director of the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management, is celebrating five years in the position this month! Join us in wishing her a very happy anniversary. Continue reading Sherri Wheeler celebrates five years as OVS Director
Jul
20
John Lewis and “Good Trouble”
Modupe Labode examines the life of the great civil rights leader and explains why we must be willing to make “good trouble” to create a community we all want to live in. Continue reading John Lewis and “Good Trouble”
Jul
17
Help Transcribe Field Notes Penned by S. Ann Dunham, a Pioneering Anthropologist and Barack Obama’s Mother
Newly digitized, Dunham’s papers reflect her work as a scholar and as a scientist and as a woman doing anthropology in her own right Continue reading Help Transcribe Field Notes Penned by S. Ann Dunham, a Pioneering Anthropologist and Barack Obama’s Mother
Jul
02
Our Smithsonian: We are the Smithsonian
On the 10th anniversary of our first Smithsonian selfie, a reminder that we’re just as good-looking as ever. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: We are the Smithsonian
Jun
30
Join us on a summer road trip
In collaboration with USA TODAY, the Smithsonian presents Summer Road Trip, a Smithsonian at-home activity guide. Continue reading Join us on a summer road trip
Jun
26
Volunteer now: Smithsonian Associates Launch Online Training Program
Volunteers are needed to help Smithsonian Associates move their programming online. Continue reading Volunteer now: Smithsonian Associates Launch Online Training Program
Jun
23
An Open Letter of Appreciation to Our Festival Volunteers
Sabrina Motley, director of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, thanks the volunteers who are critical to this and every Festival’s success. Continue reading An Open Letter of Appreciation to Our Festival Volunteers
