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.

Free

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.

Free

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.

Free

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.

Free

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.  

Free

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 […]

Free

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.

Free

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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Fort Ticonderoga 3-Day Independence Day Weekend

Fort Ticonderoga , United States

Celebrate Independence by exploring one of the greatest triumphs of 1776! All weekend, meet the soldiers of the Northern Continental Army and their labor for liberty at Ticonderoga in 1776. See craftsmen in action busily working to resupply soldiers with clothing, shoes, and equipment. Watch as these soldiers work to prepare themselves, cannons, and ammunition, […]

Free

Explore Records of World War II

National Archives Foundation , United States

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the National Archives and National Archives Foundation hosted online featured documents from the war and virtual programming to honor the occasion. The online exhibit and programming is made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund.

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