americans all: the immigration/migration initiative

Americans All is a new Smithsonian-wide project that brings together museums and research centers to document and interpret the history and culture of immigration and migration in the United States.

join the CONVERSATION

On Tuesday, November 8, 6:30-8:30 pm, Americans All is hosting Silver Spring Stories: A Conversation about Community and Immigration, an evening of conversation about the history of immigration and the creation of new communities in Silver Spring and Montgomery County. Meet your neighbors, exchange information, and learn about documenting and preserving your history! The event is moderated by University of Maryland professor Phil Tajitsu Nash.

Resources: Documenting community Histories

Preparing to interview your grandparents about their life experiences? Working with your students to create an exhibition about their neighborhood? Looking for tips on how to archive your community’s history or conserve family heirlooms? See our selection of helpful Web resources.