American History
Lincoln's Pocket Watch Reveals Long-Hidden Message
The Smithsonian opens one of its prized artifacts and a story unfolds
A Birthday Card to Barbie. Happy 50th!
Guest blogger Jeanne Maglaty, Smithsonian magazine's copy editor, offers birthday wishes to the all-American doll
Super Bowl. Party Time!
We at the ATM blog tirelessly searched the Smithsonian collections and turned up a sweet treat for our readers
Lincoln's Contested Legacy
Great Emancipator or unreconstructed racist? Each generation evokes a different Lincoln. But who was our sixteenth president?
The Freedom Riders, Then and Now
Fighting racial segregation in the South, these activists were beaten and arrested. Where are they now, nearly fifty years later?
Obama Campaign Office Acquired by NMAAHC
The Falls Church, Virginia, office provides record of a historic victory, now part of the collections
Official Smithsonian Word on Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown
When will the Smithsonian receive and display Michelle Obama's inaugural dress?
Smithsonian Inaugural Collections Grow with Obama Souvenirs
Over the inaugural weekend, Smithsonian curators were among the crowds searching for significant artifacts that will later mark the historical moment
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