Home of the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem.
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Our Mission: The National Museum of American History dedicates its collections and scholarship to inspiring a broader understanding of our nation and its many peoples. We create learning opportunities, stimulate imaginations, and present challenging ideas about our country’s past.
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National Museum of American History We're looking for a spring intern (Jan-April, 2010)! You will: research content and brainstorm activities; assist with cataloging and creation of K12 online learning materials; assist staff on small projects such as informal evaluation; and work with the public on the Museum floor. If you're interested, please send y...our resume to nmahweb@si.edu with the subject "Thinkfinity Internship."
National Museum of American History Bridges, dams, and aqueducts...oh my! The Bigger Picture blog features a "well engineered photograph" in our collections
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Construction of the Washington, D.C., Aqueduct, Designed by Montgomery Meigs, c. 1885, by Unknown photographer.
National Museum of American History A costume recently donated by designer Bob Mackie and worn by comedienne Carol Burnett is now on view, along with other entertainment collections, on our 3rd floor.
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The “curtain dress,” meant to parody the iconic green-velvet dress Scarlett O’Hara fashioned from drapes in the legendary film “Gone with the Wind,” was designed by Mackie and worn by Burnett in the comedy sketch “Went with the Wind.” Burnett descended a staircase in the dress, as Vivien Leigh did i...
National Museum of American History In this week's Julia Child recipe post, finance director Beth Kline reveals the poetry behind baking a decadent chocolate dessert.
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National Museum of American History Earlier this month, project assistant Ryan Lintelman discovered this photograph of a "pilgrim" in the Photographic History collection--but photography wasn’t patented until 1839.
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Many Americans share the experience of learning a story about the first Thanksgiving that bears only a passing resemblance to the historical truth. The classic narrative might go as follows: a group of religious separatists called Pilgrims sailed to Cape...
National Museum of American History Are you watching a Thanksgiving Day parade today? Check out these classic floats from holiday parades during the first half of the 20th century.
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For designers and builders—and their clients—holidays were a time for over-the-top creative expression.
Dessie Hamitlon Love the museum been there a few times and its a really awesome place
Rosemary Jeffery This is a great site. History, recipes from Julia Child etc..
Robyn Don't forget to visit the Stories on Money Exhibit next time you are at the NMAH, its the bomb!
Charisma Dionne I can't wait to see the Emitt Till exhibit when it's ready
Kumud Can't wait to see Julia Childs Kitchen :)
