Gettysburg National Military Park (PA)
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee’s second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the “High Water Mark of the Rebellion,” Gettysburg was the Civil War’s bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham […]
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future […]
Old Sturbridge Village (MA)
Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town. Explore our 200+ acres and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life.
Colonial Williamsburg
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation brings history to life for new generations through careful research, conservation, and preservation and by providing immersive programming and authentic resources for learners, educators, and researchers throughout the world.
Space Center Houston
At the heart of our mission is Space Center Houston, a premier science and space exploration learning center. As Houston’s leading attraction and the top destination for international visitors in the region, we proudly serve as the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Smithsonian Affiliate.
American Museum of Natural History (NYC)
Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith (Exhibit)
From the American Revolution to the present, trace the unfolding of America’s experiment with government “of, by, and for the people” and examine the founding political principles of the nation: citizenship in a pluralistic society; inclusion and exclusion; and political participation and engagement.
National Museum of American History (Smithsonian)
Devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States, the museum traces the American experience from colonial times to the present. The American History Museum’s collection contains more than three million historical objects—including the famed Star-Spangled Banner—and documents that explore the evolution of the American identity.
National Museum of American History
At the heart of the museum are the dedicated professionals who care for its audiences, collections, resources, messages, buildings, and scholarship—all in service to the people of the United States.
Barack Obama Presidential Library
Unlike other Presidential Libraries administered by NARA, the Obama Presidential Library is the first fully digital Presidential library. An estimated 95 percent of the Presidential records of the Obama administration were born digital, such as photos, videos, word-processing documents, tweets, emails, and other standard digital formats. NARA also received approximately 30 million pages of unclassified […]
