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Category Archives: History
Get Jamming: Jazz Appreciation Month
Did you know April is time to JAM? That’s right, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is upon us. This month-long event occurs every April to put the public spotlight on jazz, both a historical and living treasure. JAM was created to … Keep reading …
Famous Presidential Campaign Slogans
With the 2012 Presidential Election less than a year away and Gallup already tracking the campaigns, candidates slogans seems like a timely topic to cover. The first slogan William Henry Harrison can be credited with coining the first presidential campaign … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, History, Inauguration
Tagged campaign slogans, Presidential election
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The Battle of Shiloh: 150 Years
We are in the midst of the historic 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Among the battles that took place on American soil, the Battle of Shiloh, also known as Pittsburg Landing, is one of the most remembered. Today marks … Keep reading …
Inauguration tour memories and tips
When asked why she travels, Jeanne B.’s answer is simple: “It’s the kids. They motivate me.” She says that she doesn’t have a favorite single memory from her travels, but it’s “just watching the kids, seeing them experience new things … Keep reading …
Inaugural Balls
Primary election season is upon us, and that means the election, Inauguration and the Inaugural Ball are just months away! Guest blogger and Smithsonian Student Travel marketing assistant Briana Gerrish shared these insights into the glamorous world of Inaugural Balls. … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Elections, History, Inauguration, Uncategorized
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March Madness lesson plans
It’s hard to ignore that March Madness is upon us, so why not bring the excitement into the classroom with March Madness lesson plans? Before getting into the lessons, as a native of Illinois, I’d like to direct your attention … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, Education, Featured, History, In the News, Lesson Plans, Sports
Tagged basketball, lesson plans, March Madness, sports
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National Museum of African American History and Culture breaks ground today
This morning ground broke on the 19th Smithsonian museum. The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will join the other Smithsonian Institution museums on the National Mall between the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American … Keep reading …
Tour consultant Brian Pedey shares a few of the stories behind some of America’s most beloved monuments and buildings. Have you ever thought about how this country was made? Not in the sense of our Founding Fathers’ drive for freedom, … Keep reading …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2012
In many ways across the country Americans will be honoring and remembering the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For many people MLK Day means a day of volunteering and giving back to the community. Since 1994, Martin Luther … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, History, Holidays, In the News
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