National Museum of American History to Collect Objects Related to COVID-19
Museums across the country have been forced to adapt their operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many institutions are […]
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Board a Historic Train from Your Home
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania reminds visitors to its website that it is not the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum; the museum […]
NPS Debating Names for Outdoor Portion of Delaware’s National Park
Delaware’s First State National Historic Park, designated in 2014, comprises many of the state’s historic landmarks. The park includes the […]
Learn More About Philadelphia Through Its Public Art
Spring is my favorite season in Philadelphia. All the trees in my neighborhood flower and the grass turns a brighter […]
Maryland Historical Society Collecting Stories of Coronavirus
Across the internet, people are recognizing that we are living through a huge historical moment. The Maryland Historical Society has […]
Battleship NJ Seeks Funds to Weather Coronavirus Outbreak
Since 2001, the Battleship New Jersey has been docked on the Camden waterfront. No longer an active military vessel, the […]
Winterthur Uses Social Media to Let You See Inside the Galleries
Many of the digital history projects I have browsed during this quarantine were produced by institutions I have visited in-person. […]
Baltimore Museum of Industry’s Parking Lot to Become COVID-19 Testing Site
The Baltimore Museum of Industry will be closed at least through April 12. In the meantime, the museum will turn […]
Virtual Exhibits Offer a Glimpse at the Future Latino Center Gallery
Established in 1997, the Smithsonian’s Latino Center promotes dialogue on the role of museums in Latino community development. However, don’t […]
Old Barracks Exhibit Explores Its Role in Anti-Suffrage Movement
Museums across the country have been mounting women’s suffrage exhibits in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of […]