Visit - National Museum of American History
WEBThe museum is open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Wegmans Wonderplace is open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Monday–Tuesday. Draper Spark!Lab is open Wednesday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Monday–Tuesday.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
WEBYou must correctly answer six (6) questions to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. You will need to say the answers aloud. In the official test, the questions are not multiple choice. Here, you can practice taking the test. Good luck! Start The Test. Preparing for the Oath is a product of the National Museum of American History ...
Home | National Museum of American History
WEBWelcome to American History. The museum's world class collections help tell the complex history of our nation. We are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Plan Your Visit.
What is Jazz? - National Museum of American History
WEBWhat is Jazz? Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill. There is tremendous variety in jazz, but most jazz is very rhythmic, has a forward momentum called "swing," and uses "bent" or "blue" notes ...
Education - National Museum of American History
WEBPlease check back here as we update our classroom resources page with additional educational materials! Becoming US. Case studies and lesson plans for secondary teachers and students to support United States history curricula and teach a more accurate and inclusive migration and immigration narrative.
September 11 - National Museum of American History
WEBAn evolving legacy. After two-plus decades, the nation continues to feel the lasting effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. As we mark the 20th anniversary of that day, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History launches a new initiative: 9-11: Hidden Stories, Hidden Voices.The outreach effort seeks to create a more robust national collection of objects and ...
Women in World War I - National Museum of American History
WEBYeomen (F) served with the Navy and the Marine Corps, while the Army Nurse Corps was attached to the Army. In France, 223 American women popularly known as “Hello Girls” served as long-distance switchboard operators for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. World War I was without a doubt a watershed event for women’s military service in the United ...
LGBTQ+ History - National Museum of American History
WEBJun 3, 2024 · LGBTQ+ history is a part of American history that the museum has been documenting since its founding, both knowingly and unknowingly. Our collections span centuries and include objects related to protest and politics, medicine and psychology, love and marriage, sports and entertainment, and more. …
Covered wagons and the American frontier
WEBOct 23, 2012 · Covered wagons and the American frontier. This ca. 1840-1850 Conestoga wagon, a freight hauler in Pennsylvania, represents the role of covered wagons in pushing the American frontier westward. This Conestoga wagon was put on display in September and will remain on view through late December 2012. The launch of privately owned spacecraft to ...
The End of the Cold War - National Museum of American History
WEBDuring 1989 and 1990, the Berlin Wall came down, borders opened, and free elections ousted Communist regimes everywhere in eastern Europe. In late 1991 the Soviet Union itself dissolved into its component republics. With stunning speed, the Iron Curtain was lifted and the Cold War came to an end.