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National Air and Space Museum’s Deputy Director and Aviation Legend Donald Lopez Dies
National Air and Space Museum’s Deputy Director and Aviation Legend Donald Lopez Dies Donald S. Lopez, 84, deputy director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, died…
The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Celebrates “Nuestra Quinceaera: A Celebration of Our 15 Years”
The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum Celebrates “Nuestra Quinceaera: A Celebration of Our 15 Years” The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum presents it’s monumental “Nuestra Quinceaera: A Celebration of Our 15 Years”…
The 42nd Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival Celebrates the Art and History of Chinese Kites
The 42nd Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival Celebrates the Art and History of Chinese Kites Washington, DC- The 42th Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival will be held on Saturday, March…
Extraordinary African American Women Celebrated in New Interactive Exhibit
Extraordinary African American Women Celebrated in New Interactive Exhibit Washington, DC- It would be difficult to imagine the course of American history without them: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad; Rosa…
Smithsonian Celebrates Women’s History Month
Smithsonian Celebrates Women’s History Month The Smithsonian celebrates Women’s History Month (March 1-31) with a series of films, lectures and performances at museums around the Institution. All programs are free, unless…
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Set for June 25-29 and July 2-6
This summer, the Smithsonian Institution will celebrate cultural diversity with three distinct programs at its 42nd annual Folklife Festival. The Festival will be held Wednesday, June 25 through Sunday, June…
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Opens New Exhibition Hall “Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution”
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Opens New Exhibition Hall “Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution” Beginning Feb. 15, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History can…
National Museum of the American Indian Welcomes New Board Members
National Museum of the American Indian Welcomes New Board Members The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s board of trustees met in the first of three sessions for 2008 in…
Smithsonian Celebrates Black History Month
Smithsonian Celebrates Black History Month The Smithsonian celebrates Black History Month (Feb. 1-29) with a series of films, lectures and performances at museums around the Institution. All programs…
“Victory Mail” Exhibit Opens March 6 at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum
“Victory Mail” Exhibit Opens March 6 at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum When America’s sons and daughters are stationed overseas, especially during wartime, contact with loved ones back home…
