Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/smithsonian-center-folklife-cultural-heritage/RSS feed for Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural HeritageenWed, 23 Jul 2025 15:08:35 +0000In Charleston, American College of the Building Arts Educates the Next Generation of Craftspeoplehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-center-folklife-cultural-heritage/2025/07/23/american-college-of-the-building-arts/Synthesizing liberal arts education with hands-on experience in architectural trades, ACBA strives to encourage the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of global architectural heritage.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:08:35 +0000The Community of Families in Western Craft Traditions of Idahohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-center-folklife-cultural-heritage/2025/06/24/the-community-of-families-in-western-craft-traditions-of-idaho/The Idaho gearmaking community, though geographically dispersed, is tightly knit through multigenerational family ties, mentorships, and shared cultural traditions rooted in ranching and craftsmanship. At the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, multiply families will share the skills and stories behind their work.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:21:44 +0000'Hey, You Kids, Get on Our Lawn!' Your Invitation to a Totally Teen Summerhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-center-folklife-cultural-heritage/2025/06/09/hey-you-kids-get-on-our-lawn-your-invitation-to-a-totally-teen-summer/During the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Museum of Contemporary American Teenager is teaming up with American University to bring the definitive celebration, exploration, and exposition of American teens!Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:41:55 +0000