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The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

The National Museum of American Jewish History , United States

Listen in as Richard Rothstein and Lila Corwin Berman discuss contemporary racial segregation across the United States. The panelists will dig into the history of public housing projects, suburbanization, and the actions of the federal housing administration and then interrogate the racial segregation and income gap in America today as a byproduct of explicit government […]

Our Global Ocean Smithsonian edX Course

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History , United States

In the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, our goal is to teach the public that that the ocean is a global system essential to all life on our planet, including yours. In this course, we will explore the ocean from the coast to the deep sea, and from our […]

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Climate Change Communication Smithsonian edX Course

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History , United States

This course introduces the basics of climate science and communication strategies to help empower individuals to talk about climate change as a means to inspire action.

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PreserveCast, a Podcast about Historical Preservation

Preservation Maryland MD, United States

Since launching in 2017, PreserveCast is the most popular historic preservation podcast with a growing group of listeners. Each Monday, your host Nick Redding interviews industry leaders in preservation with an interesting story to share about maintaining the relevancy of historic preservation in our tech-driven world.

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Watch “The Slice: Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima”

National Archives Foundation , United States

Watch this short video about the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima, the moment which capped one of the fiercest and gruesome battles of World War II.

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Stories from veterans, pilots and NASA leaders

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum , United States

Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.

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Celebrations at Sea: Virtual Intrepid Adventures Family Program

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum , United States

Communities and cultures all have their own important customs, values, milestones and celebrations. Explore celebrations onboard Intrepid and discover connections to those we celebrate in our own communities! Designed for adults and children to participate together. Registration required.  

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Self-Guided Tour of Arlington National Cemetery

DC By Foot 1 Memorial Avenue Arlington, Arlington County,, VA, United States

Established during the Civil War, Arlington National Cemetery is a testament to the incredible service and sacrifice of our many men and women in the Armed Forces. Our self-guided walking tour allows visitors to uncover the history of this cemetery and uncover the narrative of service and sacrifice across generations.

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Taps at the Tower

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, United States

Linking the beauty and simplicity of the Taps bugle call with the symbolism of the Liberty Memorial Tower, Taps at the Tower is presented each evening at sunset. People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening, have a picnic, play games and enjoy the outdoors. At sunset (8:45 p.m.) from June 20 […]

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Try Being George Washington!

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience. Come face to face with challenges that George Washington confronted as commander in chief and the president in four key scenarios that established precedents for veterans service, federalism, and foreign policy. Be Washington can be played onsite at Mount Vernon or at bewashington.org. It is also available […]

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Short Videos about Early Wars in American History

American Battlefield Trust , United States

The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects range from a description of notable generals, to an explanation of artillery, to a description of the significance of the Western Theater, or Southern Campaign.

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Read About Monument Avenue

American Civil War Museum Robert E Lee Memorial, Richmond, VA, United States

At the American Civil War Museum, we see the complex, messy, and multifaceted history the monuments on Monument Avenue represent. Ultimately, history is never static, but always present. Each generation asks different questions of the past, and each generation finds different answers to make sense of the world it occupies. Our generation is no different. […]

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