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Museum
Celebrates the Legacy of the Pullman Porters
The
Museum and the Association of American Railroads present a
special symposium on the history of the Pullman porters.
Pullman porters played an important role in American history,
but their stories are rapidly disappearing. Author Larry Tye
discusses the legacy of the Pullman porters and screens clips
from the new documentary "Rising from the Rails."
Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Carmichael
Auditorium. The event is free, but please RSVP by calling
(202) 639-2546.
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Richard
Darman Named New Board Chairman
Richard Darman has
been elected chairman of the board of the Smithsonian's
National Museum of American History and will preside over his
first board meeting as the chairman on Feb. 2 and 3. Darman is
partner and managing director of The Carlyle Group and
chairman of the board of AES Corporation. He succeeds H. P.
"Pete" Claussen, chairman and CEO of Gulf & Ohio
Railways.
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EVENTS |
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"Lift
Every Voice" Tours: Walking Montgomery: The Voices of the
Montgomery Bus Boycott
This interactive 20-minute
program explores the story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
through the words of the individuals who changed our nation 50
years ago. Presented in the Separate
Is Not Equal: Brown vs. Board of Education
exhibition.
February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26; 1
p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
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Question
27, Question 28: When Loyalty is Questioned in Times of
War
Every February, the internment of Japanese
Americans during World War II is remembered both for the
hardship it caused and the lessons that can be learned from
history. The acclaimed play, "Question 27, Question 28," by
Chay Yew vividly brings to life the experiences of
internees.
Sunday, February 19, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. First come,
first served seating.
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Polio
Talks
In conjunction with the Whatever Happened to Polio? exhibition, this ongoing series
invites visitors to meet and hear stories from members of the
local Polio Society (Feb. 18) and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention’s STOP teams (Feb. 25).
February 18
and 25, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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EXHIBITIONS |
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Separate
Is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education
This
exhibition chronicles the landmark Supreme Court decision that
helped end segregation in public schools and was a turning
point in the history of race relations in the United States.
Using personal stories, artifacts, images, and video
presentations, the exhibition portrays the struggle for social
justice before and after the Court’s ruling in the Brown case.
Visit the exhibition
at the Museum or tour the online
exhibition.
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The
American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
Through more
than 900 objects from the Smithsonian’s unparalleled
collections, this exhibition tells the story of the men who
occupied and defined the most powerful position in the world
and the dynamic relationship between the president and the
American people.
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ON THE WEB |
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History
Explorer
Take a journey through time and discover
fascinating stories from America's past as you explore this
interactive timeline of stories from the Museum's exhibitions,
collections, and programs.
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Featured
Object: Collecting Katrina
Disaster collecting is
an inexact science. The selection process is daunting, but
objects like this sign make the telling of history possible.
Read more about how curator David Shayt and photographer Hugh
Talman collected this object.
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Separate
Is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education Teaching
Resources
Commemorate Black History Month in your
classroom by introducing your students to the history of the
struggle to integrate America's schools. Visit the online
exhibition Separate Is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of
Education to learn more about this landmark Supreme Court
case, then check out our online
resources. You'll find a teacher's guide with downloadable
primary sources, online electronic field trips, and an
extensive bibliography.
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Celebrate
Presidents' Day
Want to know more about the
struggles faced by our nation's leaders? Ever wonder what it's
like to live in the White House? Your students probably do,
too. Visit our Web site to download teaching materials from
the exhibition The American Presidency: A Glorious
Burden. Lesson plans and activities are available for
grades 4-12.
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FOR KIDS & FAMILIES |
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OurStory
for Preschoolers
Where do the things we eat and use
every day come from? How do they get to us? Children ages 2-5
and their adult companions will explore these questions while
discovering trains, trucks, and carts at this special series
of OurStory programs. Families will listen to a story
together, explore the America
on the Move exhibition, try a hands-on activity, and
take home a special activity guide.
Thursday, March 9, 16,
23, 30. 10:30 a.m. Free, registration required. Register
online or call 202-633-3707.
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Featured
Object: President Lincoln's Top Hat
Celebrate
Presidents' Day by introducing yourself to one of our favorite
objects. What's so special about this hat? Read about it and
find out! Do you wear a hat? Does it look like the one
President Lincoln wore? Why do you think he wore this hat?
Come see it in the The
American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
exhibition.
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SHOPPING AND DINING |
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Chocolate Festival
Satisfy
your sweet tooth, and learn something, too, at the Chocolate
Festival in the Main Street Café. Throughout the month there
will be treats such as chocolate truffles, chocolate-covered
strawberries and cakes. Try gourmet dark chocolates and learn
how cocoa butter percentages change the taste and nutritional
impact of chocolate.
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The American Presidency
Store
When you've finished visiting The
American Presidency
exhibition, be sure to stop by the adjacent shop. This
store is filled with all things presidential, from informative
books and videos to White House souvenirs. Selected
merchandise is also available at SmithsonianStore.com.
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DC 20560
Brent D. Glass, director
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