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Exhibit on Frederick Douglass Opened in Washington’s National Portrait Galley
A new exhibit on Frederick Douglass has opened at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Galley in Washington. It will be open until April 21, 2024. Here…
Smithsonian Increasing Focus on Research Into Slavery in America and Worldwide
I first visited the Smithsonian around 1971 with my class from St. Brigid’s Elementary School in Westbury, New York. I loved it because I loved…
Smithsonian Scholars Favorite Books of 2021-19th Century Picks
Smithsonian Magazine publishes a list of new books every year that the scholars at the Smithsonian have picked as their favorites. These are individual choices…
Smithsonian Magazine on the New Reconstruction Exhibit at National Museum of African American History and Culture
Allison Keyes, a well-known former NPR correspondent, has an interesting article in Smithsonian Magazine of the new Reconstruction Era exhibit “Make Good the Promises: Reconstruction…
Video Previews New Reconstruction Exhibit at Smithsonian
The Smithsonian has released a new video previewing its new exhibit on Reconstruction. The exhibit will be at the Museum of African American History until…
Major Exhibit on Reconstruction Opens at Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History This Weekend
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opens a new exhibit this weekend on the Reconstruction Era. “Make Good the Promises: Reconstruction…
Smithsonian Magazine’s 10 Best History Books of 2020 Include Several on Civil War and Reconstruction
Every year Smithsonian Magazine releases its list of the Ten Best History Books of the Year. The 2020 list includes several on the Civil War…
Smithsonian: Free Resources for Understanding the History of Racism in the U.S.
The Smithsonian has put together a great collection of free resources for understanding the history of racism in the United States. There are links to…
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