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Jazz Concert Season Kick Off and More December Happenings

December at the Museum includes a look at a historic film, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra season kick-off, and two concerts by the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society.

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2023 Food History Weekend

Food History Weekend 2023 Schedule of Events

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Other September Happenings

September Happenings include an exhibit showcasing the work of Latina broadcast journalists, new additions to the "Giving in America" exhibition and more

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MUM’s the Word: Milestone Menstruation Collection Chronicles Women’s Health

Smithsonian Marks World-Wide Menstrual Hygiene Day May 28 With New Acquisition Announcement

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Celebrating Pride Month, Flag Day and More, Check Out these June Happenings

June Happenings include an exhibit that takes a look inside a legendary blues archive and a performance that celebrates the centennial of The Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Linda Alvarado, Julie Flynn and Teuila Hanson Join Museum Board

Their appointment is expected to enhance the museum's ability to fulfill its mission of empowering people to create a more just and compassionate future.

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra

Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and More, Check Out These April Happenings

April Happenings include an exciting new exhibition on the Disney Parks and a program looking at how "place" influences innovation

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Family Letters Offer Glimpse Into Civil War Thanksgiving

This family letter from the Civil War provides a glimpse into what the holiday was like for Union soldiers

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How This WWII Flag Fulfilled a General's Dying Wish

Private José Quintero struggled to create this flag in secret while held as a prisoner of war during World War II

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Has Someone Else Ever Made a Decision That Affected Your Body?

We asked our visitors to talk back about bodily autonomy, and here's what they had to say

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From Artificial Intelligence to Ancestral Foods, Check Out These November Happenings

Attend a naturalization ceremony and other events hosted by the American History Museum

The Magnavox Odyssey system arrayed in front of its cover box. The box is decorated with the system's name and small images of various games and children using the Odyssey's controller

How the Magnavox Odyssey Predicted the Future of Video Games

The first home video game system had a lot of the right ideas, just not at the right time

Three cards where visitors left handwritten messages invoking girl power. One card reads: “you think we're not good enough but we're just to [sic] good for you, girl power.”

What Does 'Girl Power' Really Mean?

We asked our visitors to talk back about what it means to be a girl

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Answering Your Five Biggest Questions About American Sushi

How was sushi adapted to make it appealing to the American palate? And what does the government have to do with sushi?

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Fall in Love With These October Events

Chilly weather got you down? Step inside and experience food history, fast cars, beer tasting, chamber music, and more this October!

Gordo comic strip. Uncle Mio (wearing a suit and carrying a box of chocolates bouquet of flowers) talks to his nephew, who explains the qualities of different types of flowers. Behind the two figures appear precise, scientific diagrams of flowers.

How Gus Arriola and Gordo Became Accidental Ambassadors of Mexican Culture

When Arriola started his comic strip, words like 'burrito' were unknown in the United States

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The Artistry Behind a Baseball Bat

Commemorate Roberto Clemente Day by learning what goes into a baseball bat

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Designing Kristi Yamaguchi's Costume to Sparkle Under the Spotlight

In the center of a dark arena, a spotlight illuminates a glittering Kristi Yamaguchi, ready to skate.

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Soldiers in Fur Coats and 'Doggles'

Celebrate National Dog Day with military dog Fausto's visit to the museum

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How Did a 17th-Century French Sundial End Up Buried in a Field in Indiana?

Curator Peggy Kidwell solves the mystery of a pocket sundial from the 1600s

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