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
Oct
30
Today in Smithsonian History: October 30, 1980
October 30, 1980. The U.S. Court of Appeals rules that the theory of evolution is not a religion. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 30, 1980
Oct
29
Today in Smithsonian History: October 29, 1982
October 29, 1982. An exhibition on the multitalented Charles Wilson Peale opens at the Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 29, 1982
Oct
28
Today in Smithsonian History: October 28, 1992
October 28, 1992. “Personal Legacy: The Healing of a Nation” commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 28, 1992
Oct
26
Today in Smithsonian History: October 26, 1993
October 26, 1993. The world’s first operational jet bomber goes on display at the Air and Space Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 26, 1993
Oct
25
Today in Smithsonian History: October 25, 1983
October 25, 1983. The first map to use the name “America” goes on display at the American History Museum. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 25, 1983
Oct
22
ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Oct. 13 – Oct. 19, 2019
For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, ‘Bye bye, Bei Bei’. (With apologies to John Greenleaf Whittier) Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Oct. 13 – Oct. 19, 2019
Oct
21
Today in Smithsonian History: October 21, 1993
October 21, 1993. A new exhibition of artist Willem de Kooning’s work from 1939 to 1985 opens at the Hirshhorn. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 21, 1993
Oct
17
Not American Indians. Not Native Americans. Just Americans.
With Columbus Day behind us and Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s a good time to re-examine the American mythos surrounding Indians. John Barrat takes us on a tour of “Americans.” Continue reading Not American Indians. Not Native Americans. Just Americans.
Oct
15
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2019
Our Superstar Secretary continues to make the news while Smithsonian women dominated the arts as the “Most Influential Women in Washington.” Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2019
