Before her career as a novelist, Toni Morrison was a teacher. The famed American author, best known for works such as Beloved ...

The 250th anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence July 4, 2026, known as the Semiquincentennial, is a historic milestone. Two-and-a-half centuries ago, 56 signatures on a ...

The nearly 200 year old Smithsonian Castle, closed in 2023 for renovations, will reopen for America250 celebrations before ...

The Talbot Historical Society in partnership with the Talbot County Free Library will present a free lecture next month on ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Smithsonian curator will lead a free evening exploring the contributions of Black female artists to American jazz history on Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at The Carpenter’s ...

Paleoanthropologist Rick Potts, Ph.D., who directs the Human Origins Program at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, will deliver a lecture March 3 at 5 p.m. at the School of Theology ...

Melania Trump said she was “proud” to have her 2025 inaugural gown join the first lady’s exhibit at the Smithsonian, describing her black and white fashion statement as modern, bold, simple, and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump said “it’s incredible” to see her white and black-trimmed inaugural ball gown on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. It’s the ...

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is marking George Washington's birthday with two special programs featuring Smithsonian Associates speaker Paul Glenshaw and his Art and History ...

First lady Melania Trump said her 2025 inaugural dress reflected “America’s destiny” as she donated the gown to the Smithsonian’s First Ladies Collection on Friday. Trump’s Herve Pierre-designed black ...

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

The White House wants to display fan art of President Donald Trump at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The president has been trying to control the narrative around American history ...