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14th Secretary of the , founding director of , author, historian, film buff, New Jersey born and bred.

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  1. 35 minutes ago

    Many have heard that Native people sold Manhattan to the Dutch. But did they? In 's lessons for grades 4-5, students examine the evidence and learn to avoid a one-sided view of history.

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  2. 2 hours ago

    At the Smithsonian, we've seen Brandie Smith's expertise and leadership in action for years, including the past several months as acting director of and our Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. I'm elated to have her at the helm.

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  3. 4 hours ago

    With feature films, shorts, and filmmaker panels, 's Native Cinema Showcase is a great way to explore the best in Native film. It runs Nov. 12-18 and includes 47 films.

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    24 hours ago

    No raking required for this more than 250-year-old wooded walk at Pitney Farm in Mendham, New Jersey. Kathleen T. Pitney captured the scene in 1997, and the image is now in our ' Archives of American Gardens.

    A wooded path with yellow leaves on the trees and ground
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  5. Nov 8

    What if you could see Washington, DC, through the eyes of chef and author ? With 's adventure kit, you can experience the city in a new light.

    Promotional graphic for Urban Adventure: Food Edition
    👩🏽‍🍳We’ve teamed up with one of DC’s most celebrated chefs to create the ULTIMATE adventure-in-a-box for food lovers! Through the eyes of , you can enjoy challenges, secret messages, & more! ⬇️Supplies are limited, order now!
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    Nov 4

    The Decadal Survey recommended three new members be inducted to the fleet of Great Observatories, NASA’s space-based telescopes -- including .

    Rendering of Lynx X-ray Observatory spacecraft
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  7. Nov 4

    Available online and in print distribution at and , our latest activity guide will engage learners' hands, minds, and creativity in the pursuit of innovation.

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  8. Nov 4

    Bloomberg's New Voices program, The Women in the Room, is a virtual celebration of women in business featuring women leaders and Smithsonian experts. Join us and on Nov. 8.

    Black graphic with red and yellow lines promoting a program. Text: Bloomberg New Voices. The Women in the Room: Money, Power, and Policy. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. 5:30 p.m. ET. Because of Her Story.
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    Nov 2

    Free print copies of "Innovation Across the Nation" will be distributed to and nationwide. To learn more and download your own copy, visit (2/2)

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    Nov 2

    Introducing our NEW Smithsonian activity guide, aimed at sparking an innovative mindset with K-8 learners! Featuring stories of inventors from history and today, hands-on experiments to try at home, and opportunities to sketch, design, and reimagine. (1/2)

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    Nov 2

    The main objects on a ofrenda symbolize life’s elements: water, wind, fire and earth. Papel picado, representing wind, are tissue paper banners with cut-out designs of animated skeleton figures. This design comes from our 's collection.

    Yellow paper with design cut out of two skeletons dancing. There are flowers and plants around them.
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  12. Nov 2

    Hip-hop has changed the musical landscape and its impact on all corners of culture can't be denied. This , don't miss the "Meaning in Music" series from and .

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    Oct 17

    Bessie Coleman has been an inspiration and role model to generations of pilots and an enduring symbol of perseverance. Tune in November 2 on YouTube as we celebrate Coleman's boundary-breaking life and lasting legacy. Register now:

    A Black woman in aviator cap and goggles stands on the wheel of an aircraft.
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  14. Oct 31

    Our continues to support youngsters through virtual learning. Try the seasons activity for some autumnal fun. 🍂

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  15. Oct 31

    A favorite Halloween tradition before COVID-19 was the parade down staff hallways of costumed kids from our Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. In the early 1980s, I was so proud to see my own daughter as part of the procession down halls.

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    Oct 27

    During , families and communities welcome back the spirits of their loved ones with the creation of ofrendas. The main objects in it are symbolic of life’s elements: water, wind, fire, and earth. Learn more about the meaning of the ofrenda:

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    Oct 27

    Commemorate el Día de los Muertos with a TWO-NIGHT outdoor celebration of music and art at the National Portrait Gallery. MORE INFORMATION:

    Día de los Muertos -- National Portrait Gallery
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  18. Oct 28

    Want to help locate Chesapeake Bay Otters? Learn more:

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  19. Oct 28

    As an interdisciplinary research institution, a hub of learning, a respected cultural steward, and a trusted source of information, can bring the full range of our expertise to bear on climate change, the challenge of the century.

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  20. Oct 28

    This is just one of many ways in which the public can participate in 's work on a range of topics—environmental archaeology, forest biodiversity, invasive species, water quality. Projects like these increase understanding and give us hope facing climate change.

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