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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America's Sweet Tooth: 250 Years of Sweets, Treats, and Traditions
America's Sweet Tooth: 250 Years of Sweets, Treats, and Traditions
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When and How Leaders Matter with Jared Diamond
When and How Leaders Matter with Jared Diamond
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250 Years of American Silversmithing
250 Years of American Silversmithing
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The Last Invasion of England: 1688 and the Dutch Armada
The Last Invasion of England: 1688 and the Dutch Armada
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Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography at the National Portrait Gallery
In 2026, the National Portrait Gallery will observe the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of its photographs collection, which now accounts for nearly half of the museum’s total holdings. Encompassing more than one hundred works, from the . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Becoming Frank Lloyd Wright
Becoming Frank Lloyd Wright
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Visions of a Brighter Tomorrow: World’s Fairs of the 1930s
Visions of a Brighter Tomorrow: World’s Fairs of the 1930s
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A History of the Movie Musical
A History of the Movie Musical
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