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“This exhibition allows visitors to explore history through some of the rarest and most diverse numismatic objects in the world,” said Ellen Feingold, curator of the exhibition.” “With ‘The Value of ...

This sheet music is for the song “My Blue Heaven.” The lyrics were written by George Whiting and the music was composed by Walter Donaldson. The music was published by Leo Feist Inc. of New York, New ...

Use artifacts and historical literature to bring the War of Independence to life for elementary students. By playing the "Who ...

Use a video clip and primary sources to develop an understanding of the challenges facing the ground troops during World War ...

Our mission is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the ...

Women served in the Civil War as nurses, spies, and vivandières. Explore these stories with students through a video clip and ...

In this lesson plan students will examine primary sources to determine the level of threat caused by the buildup of Soviet nuclear missiles and weapons sites in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis ...

From the impact of new technologies to the influence of social and cultural changes, FOOD: Transforming the American Table explores the transformation of food and drink in post-World War II America.

Discover the fascinating story of penicillin, an antibiotic that revolutionized the medical world. From its humble beginnings as a mold to its widespread use in treating bacterial infections, ...

Learn where to eat, shop, and play during your visit to the museum. The main eatery for the National Museum of American History is Eat at America’s Table, serving a changing menu of American regional ...

Our mission is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.