Remembering Lincoln: How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Browse through their responses as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and grief.
Explore the Garden at the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House. The small lot, which contains 1770s timber frame and brick dwelling, and a small garden, was one of the few buildings in existence in the area during the American Revolution. Reflect on the formation of our nation in this urban garden.
Our community of Gen-Z leaders has put together a list of some of the most engaging pieces of content they've consumed to help learn more about American history and what we can do in the future!
Explore photographs from the Photographic History Collection related to LGBTQ interests, from the Smithsonian Institution.
The Provocation Deck is a tool for you, your friends, and your family to start provoking and stimulating conversations about ourselves, our communities, and our democracy. Use these cards to ask questions and discover opportunities to explore new possibilities during the 4th of July!
In this oral history, Mike tells about being a 13-year-old boy camping on a remote island off the coast of North Carolina in 1969. His story involves sea turtles, military commandos, moon-walking astronauts, and glowing sea creatures. Consider recording your own memories of times when your life and your family's lives have intersected with historic […]
It's time for History on Tap at Hi-Wire Brewing! Come celebrate Kentucky Statehood Day and the kick off of Civic Season with your local history organizations, the Filson Historical Society and Liberty Hall Historic Site! The Commonwealth of Kentucky was admitted to the Union as the 15th state on June 1, 1792. Grab a pint […]
Every year, Monticello's West Portico becomes an outdoor courtroom where dozens of individuals take the Oath of Citizenship to become Americans. This ceremony is marked by music from the Charlottesville Municipal Band and the Old Line Fife and Drum Corps. After the ceremony, visitors enjoy root beer floats and children's activities on the West Lawn.
June is an important month in Black history: It’s when we celebrate both Juneteenth (June 19) and Black Music Month! Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about a local connection to Clara Brown, a pioneer and formerly enslaved person, through a musical presented by Mama Lisa and Fundisha Enterprises. Take […]
Join us for a riveting nine-generation family migration story from Texas to Missouri. Vanessa Slaughter, a native St. Louisan, will join Jim Vincent of the St. Louis African American History & Genealogy Society in a fireside chat to trace her family’s legacy to Galveston, Texas, in the 1860s. Each generation builds on the foundation of […]
Happy Juneteenth! To commemorate the holiday, we’ll learn about past and present freedom jubilees through a book reading. Possible books to be read include: "Juneteenth for Mazie," "Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem," and "The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States." Throughout the month of June, MHS will be welcoming […]
Join the nation's oldest independent African American Museum for a Juneteenth BBQ! Enjoy performances on both the Outdoor State and Theater Stage, plus plenty of campus activations including a game station, the Children's Pavilion, Drum Village, a petting zoo and Adler Planetarium telescopes.