American History

Explore American History across the Smithsonian through stories, events, and exhibitions. Use the filters to browse by format, then bookmark events and exhibitions to keep track of what you want to visit or attend.

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American History
Art & Design
red ink annotations and outlines on a black and white photo of a seated figure in traditional Native American clothing
An exhibition of all new work spanning seven galleries highlights the dynamic portraiture practice of leading contemporary artist Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke).
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National Portrait Gallery
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Detail of a portrait quilt
Bisa Butler is a singular voice among a cadre of contemporary artists that engage figural representation to examine the beauty and complexity of Black experience. A painter by training, Butler employs a wide array of textiles as her “palette” . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Florida: History, Design, and Architecture - In Person
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Willa Cather: Life and Literature
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The First Barbary War
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Wonderful Nice: The Legacy of the Pennsylvania Dutch
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The Hindenburg Disaster: Prelude to World War II
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