November 1996

Our Old Reliables, Still Rolling On Scross the Years

Whether they are yet hauling hay and Little Leaguers, or have been retired from duty, vintage pickups have won America's heart

Antebellum Quilts

A new show at the Renwick Gallery features a rare repository of textile history

Red, Hot & Blue: The Smithsonian Celebrates American Musicals

From props to sets, celebrating the legacy of the musical and its impact on the American consciousness

When Your Toast Starts Talking To You, the Info Age Has Hit Home

When your toast starts talking to you, the Info Age has hit home

Smithsonian Notable Books for Children, 1996

Around the Mall & Beyond

NASM's new "How Things Fly" gallery is hands-on to the max! At 50 visitor-operated displays, you can see and feel the basic principles of flight in action

Phenomena, Comment & Notes

Most Americans believe science and technology make their lives better, two out of five are "very interested" in them, but not many know how they work

Object at Hand: Union Colonel Phil Sheridan's Valiant Horse

A young war-horse helped Phil Sheridan win the day in the Shenandoah Valley and, made famous by a poem, helped Abraham Lincoln win re-election

Smithsonian Perspectives

Over 150 years, the Smithsonian has evolved as a visitor-friendly place that reflects a diverse nation