July 13, 1974. The World Eskimo Olympics take place on the Mall. Some events are cancelled when organizers realize too late that it rarely snows in July in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: July 13, 1974
It’s not just the Cup-winning U.S. women’s soccer team who is demanding equal pay, women want to know why there’s still a a systemic pay gap in the museum world, too. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 30 – July 7, 2019
This week we saw how both music and protest have the power to shape society. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 23 – June 29, 2019
July 1, 1967. The very first Folklife Festival opens on the National Mall, featuring various festive folk. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: July 1, 1967
A pounding drum, a wailing dirge, a lilting lullaby, a soulful love song–music conveys an infinite range of meaning and human emotion. See (and hear) how music can be a cultural touchstone at this weekend’s Folklife Festival. (Bring your water bottle! It’s going to be hot!) Continue reading The Social Power of Music
Stardust, silk and Sasquatch–sounds like a band name, doesn’t it? No, these are just a few of Bridget Balog’s favorite things. (Dibs on the band name, though.) Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Bridget Balog
Former President Barack Obama warned about succumbing to fear even as we cowered at news of zombie spiders, algae invasions, disappearing moons and 60 years of volcanic eruptions. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 28 – May 4, 2019
April 3, 1987. The Smithsonian acquires Folkways Records, founded in 1948 by Moses Asch. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 3, 1987
This week we listened to music, watched films and pondered the importance of image in telling unheard stories. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 17 – Feb, 23, 2019
We spent the week with a song in our hearts and soul food in our stomachs. All in all, not such a bad week! Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 10 – 16, 2019
Watch footage from the Apollo 11 launch at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia Continue reading Apollo 11 Launch Celebration July 16
Secretary Bunch checks in after his first two weeks on the job. Continue reading This place makes an impression on people
Michael Rubin introduces us to Rose Dunn, who brings her experience as an educator to her long career as a Smithsonian volunteer. Continue reading A rose by any other name would still be one of the Smithsonian’s most valued volunteers
No one can keep up with everything, so let us do it for you. We’ll gather the top Smithsonian stories from across the country and around the world each week so you’ll never be at a loss for conversation around the water cooler. During a week in which we prepared to celebrate humankind’s most triumphant… Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of July 8 – July 14, 2019
July 15,1886. Thomas Smillie becomes the first custodian of the first Section of Photographic History at the United States National Museum as well as its first photographer. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: July 15, 1896
