Visit - National Museum of American History
WEBThe museum is open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Wegmans Wonderplace is open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Monday–Tuesday. Draper Spark!Lab is open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Monday–Tuesday.
Education - National Museum of American History
WEBOpen every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Location & Contact. 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560. Contact Information. Our mission is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.
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WEBWelcome to American History. The museum's world class collections help tell the complex history of our nation. We are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Plan Your Visit.
What is Jazz? - National Museum of American History
WEBWhat is Jazz? Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill. There is tremendous variety in jazz, but most jazz is very rhythmic, has a forward momentum called "swing," and uses "bent" or "blue" notes ...
September 11 - National Museum of American History
WEBAn evolving legacy. After two-plus decades, the nation continues to feel the lasting effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. As we mark the 20th anniversary of that day, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History launches a new initiative: 9-11: Hidden Stories, Hidden Voices.The outreach effort seeks to create a more robust national collection of objects and ...
Rosie, Wendy, and Government Girls: The women behind the war
WEBMar 16, 2022 · Norman Rockwell portrayed “Rosie the Riveter” as a strong, muscular woman in denim coveralls with a rivet gun in her lap, a ham sandwich in her hand, and one foot on a copy of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf.”. Rockwell’s image also showed the feminine side of women workers: note Rosie’s compact, her handkerchief, and the way she wears ...
100 years later, do we think Prohibition was good for the nation?
WEBJan 17, 2020 · Hours & Admission. Open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required.
American Culture - National Museum of American History
WEBThe museum’s new Culture Wing features displays that explore American history through culture, entertainment and the arts. These include: The “Pause & Replay” installation space offers visitors a chance to recharge and reminisce about video games and take a nostalgic look through archival images, animations and retro games.
Striking it rich: American gold rushes of the early 19th century
WEBThis year marks the 170th anniversary of the California Gold rush! On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California.
Women in World War I - National Museum of American History
WEBYeomen (F) served with the Navy and the Marine Corps, while the Army Nurse Corps was attached to the Army. In France, 223 American women popularly known as “Hello Girls” served as long-distance switchboard operators for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. World War I was without a doubt a watershed event for women’s military service in the United ...