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“Picturing Women Inventors” explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors!
Request your free copy: s.si.edu/4fEvVjZ
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“At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry, persistence, and resistance through the transformative world of HBCUs collections. See it @NMAAHC starting Friday, Jan. 16. #HBCUExcellence
We are now accepting applications for our 2026 @Smithsonian Leadership for Change Internship program (June 15-August 9, 2026)!
Learn more here: lnkd.in/eEYavkVd
What really happened at the 1st #Thanksgiving? The way we understand the story is an example of how Native Americans are represented (and misrepresented) in our national narrative. @SmithsonianNMAI explores the complicated history: s.si.edu/431Bfcn #NDNsEverywhere
The Smithsonian is in the process of reopening our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo. For the latest updates and opening information, please visit si.edu/visit and check back regularly as information may change.
Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12, along with our research centers and the National Zoo.
📷: Smithsonian Castle
We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved. We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status.
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👀On loan from the Smithsonian for a limited time at the Topeka Campus!👀 We have a great traveling Smithsonian exhibit stopping in Topeka this week. Visit the Recreation Hall in Building 24 to view the amazing contributions Native Americans have made across American history!
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Step into the arena of sports history with scholar Damion Thomas, museum curator of sports and the interim assistant director of culture for the Smithsonian @NMAAHC, on July 17.
heinzhistorycenter.org/event…
The @Smithsonian has announced the appointment of Kara Blond as the new director of @sitesExhibits and @SIAffiliates (SITES | Affiliations) effective June 30. Blond brings more than 25 years of experience to this pivotal role. Full article here: s.si.edu/4dDPlWl
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Some of the best places to visit are in your own back yard 🔎 What an awesome experience to take our @GEMS_Middle parents to the Smithsonian Exhibit that highlighted the Crossroads in Change in Rural America! This field-trip also inspired us to explore and learn more about our own community here in San Elizario, Texas 💛 Our city is filled with so much history and culture! ¡Gracias padres por acompañarnos en cada aventura! @GemsBooktique 👩🏻🌾👨🏽🌾
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Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us!
• AANHPI Collective History Day on Fri., May 23, from 5pm to 8pm
• FREE event at the OK History Center in OKC
• More info + registration: okhistory.org/collective2025
#SmithsonianAANHPI
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Explore stories of the more than 45,000 Japanese War Brides, like Yoko, who came to the US in the years following #WWII in our #JapaneseWarBrides exhibition opening @morikamimuseum on May 3! #SmithsonianAANHPI #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI
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The @MuseumOnMainSt exhibit: "Spark!" is now on display at the #BeltonAreaMuseumAssociation thru April 12th. This will be the last stop for the exhibit on the SC tour. See the exhibit that explores the innovation of local communities. More here: bit.ly/4bzkFUQ.
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We’re thrilled that the Jefferson Historical Society is now hosting the @smithsonian's @MuseumOnMainSt traveling exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," in 6 NH & VT towns through this fall. Event information: tinyurl.com/yzpxdtyp
#history #humanities #NewHampshire
Spend some time in a garden today (or pretend to) while you explore @SIGardens and @SmithsonianEdu’s free educational guide. s.si.edu/HumanNatureGuide
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What does it mean to be "rural" in today's society? Watch our latest documentary "Rural by Choice" to see how Massachusetts communities approach this complex issue: youtube.com/watch?v=JdM2-bSZ…
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The next community site for the "Spark!" statewide tour will be #GaffneySC at the Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery. Mark your calendars for January 11 - February 22 for a chance to see the @MuseumOnMainSt traveling exhibit. More here: bit.ly/4gDlwFP.
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The @MuseumOnMainSt #SparkPlacesofInnovation exhibit opens in #GaffneySC tomorrow at the Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery. Be sure to check out the other fun & educational programs & events happening while the exhibit is on display. More here: bit.ly/4gDlwFP.
