Frances Brand’s “Firsts” exhibit at The Center at Belvedere

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Frances Brand was an eccentric artist and activist in Charlottesville, VA during the later 20th century. Between 1974 and 1978, Brand painted 157 portraits of individuals she met and admired […]

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Great Americans Award Program

Smithsonian National Museum of American History , United States

The Great Americans Medal is awarded for lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals. Explore the stories of each honoree through biographies and recorded interviews with David M. Rubenstein. Their […]

Diverse Voices in Invention

Smithsonian National Museum of American History , United States

Behind every invention, there is a story. Discover those stories here. From Chinese-born scientist Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu who changed what we know about the atomic world to Garrett Morgan - […]

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#Legography for Storytelling and Civic Engagement

New American History , United States

This summer we are partnering with our friends at the History Co:Lab to encourage everyone to discover their Civic Superpower and participate in using Legography (Legos + photography) to share […]