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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YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads “Cultivating Learning: The Civil Rights Movement: The Power of Words in Shaping an Image and Legacy,” overlaid on a photograph of Malcolm X from the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The Civil Rights Movement: The Power of Words in Shaping an Image and Legacy | Cultivating Learning
Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology
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red ink annotations and outlines on a black and white photo of a seated figure in traditional Native American clothing
Wendy Red Star: Whispering Spirit
An exhibition of all new work spanning seven galleries highlights the dynamic portraiture practice of leading contemporary artist Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke).
National Portrait Gallery
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National Portrait Gallery
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Detail of a portrait quilt
Bisa Butler: Tender Monuments
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.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Florida: History, Design, and Architecture - In Person
Florida: History, Design, and Architecture - In Person
Smithsonian Associates
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The Fourteenth Winton M. Blount Postal History Symposium - Revisiting American Postal History
National Postal Museum
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National Postal Museum
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The History of the Game Show
The History of the Game Show
Smithsonian Associates
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Slavery and the American Revolution
Slavery and the American Revolution
Smithsonian Associates
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The Roots of Religious Freedom: Jefferson’s Revolutionary Vision
The Roots of Religious Freedom: Jefferson’s Revolutionary Vision
Smithsonian Associates
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