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"It's Your Story" - National Museum of American Jewish History
The new National Museum of American Jewish History (www.nmajh.org), opening in November 2010, is dedicated to telling the still-unfolding story of Jews in America, who embraced freedom with its choices and challenges as they shaped and were shaped by our nation. The Museum envisions its new home as a place that welcomes all people, inviting them to discover what they have in common with the Jewish experience in America, as well as to explore the features that make this history distinctive. Rising five stories above Independence Mall, in the heart of historic Philadelphia, the National Museum of American Jewish History will join Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and other landmarks at the hallowed site of America's birth. There could not be a more fitting place for a museum that will explore the promise and challenges of liberty through the lends of the American Jewish experience.
250 Years of Pittsburgh Innovation
Let Andrew Masich, president and CEO of the Senator John Heinz History Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, take you on a journey through the history of Pittsburgh innovation. Learn more at www.heinzhistorycenter.org
Lila Downs interview
An interview with award-winning Mexican artist, Lila Downs. Part of the Smithsonian Latino Center's Dia de los Muertos activities in Second Life on October 31 - November 2, 2009.
Museum of Flight (Seattle, Washington)
Harrison Ford hosts this look at SI Affiliate, the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The Museum of Flight is the largest 501(c)3 air and space museum in the world with more than 150 air and spacecraft, a library and archive center, and a restoration center. Its STEM aligned education programs serve more than 120000 youth each year. More info at www.museumofflight.org
Various Dia de los Muertos interviews
Altar-building is an important aspect of Dia de los Muertos activities in which people honor deceased family members by creating spectacular altars. The Smithsonian Latino Center has captured several oral histories from these altar-builders at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary on October 24, 2009. This was part of the Latino Virtual Museum's Dia de los Muertos activities in Second Life.
Get to know the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture is the largest African American museum on the East Coast. The Lewis brings Maryland to the world through its large permanent collection, and the world to Maryland through its dynamic and educational special exhbitions. More info at www.africanamericanculture.org
Interview with Brent Glass, May 2008
Dr. Brent Glass, Director of the National Museum of American History, updated Affiliates on the renovation of the Museum, new features and exhibitions that were unveiled at their reopening last November, and what it was like to be on the Colbert Report. Check out the timeline below @ 18 seconds: Welcome to Affiliates @ 38 seconds: Discussion of renovation and architectural changes @ 1:41: Preview of the new Star-Spangled Banner gallery @ 3:23: Exhibitions in the works for the renovated Museum @ 4:44: What will Affiliates see this summer on the hard hat tour? @ 5:30: What was it like being on the Colbert Report?! @ 6:30: Final thoughts for Affiliates
Arab American National Museum Video Tour
A video tour of our Affiliate partner in Dearborn, Michigan. Courtesy of our friends at the Arab American National Museum.
Romare Bearden at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
This exhibition presents a major survey of the extensive graphic works created by Romare Bearden over more than 30 years. The works in the exhibition show Beardens extraordinary facility for weaving into every art form a rich tapestry of literary, biblical, mythological, popular culture and western and non-western themes that were informed by his African American cultural experiences. More info at www.africanamericanculture.org
Impacting the Future
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center opened in August 2004 on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The purpose is to tell the story of the struggle for freedom in the United States through exhibits and programs that focus on America's battle to rid itself of the ugly scourge of slavery and treat all its citizens with respect and dignity. The Freedom Center's brief introductory video, "Impacting the Future," explains the mission, exhibits, programs and related offerings. The video features Chief Executive Officer Don Murphy, Board Co-Chairman John Pepper, as well as testimonials from visitors, students, and volunteers. More info at www.freedomcenter.org
Sharlot Hall Museum: An Arizona History Adventure
Take a look at this video and learn about the Sharlot Hall Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Prescott, Arizona. More info at www.sharlot.org Sharlot Hall Museum is named after its founder, Sharlot Mabridth Hall (1870-1943), who became well known as a poet, activist, politician, and Arizonas first territorial historian. Sharlot Hall was one of the Wests most remarkable women. As early as 1907, Ms. Hall saw the need to save Arizona's history and planned to develop a museum. She began to collect both Native American and pioneer material. In 1927, she began restoring the first Territorial Governors residence and offices and moved her extensive collection of artifacts and documents opening it as a museum in 1928. Today, the Museum features seven historic buildings, compelling exhibits and beautiful gardens, which serve as the setting for numerous public festivals. The Library and Archives, open to the public, hold a vast collection of rare books, original documents, historical photographs, maps and oral history. The Blue Rose Theater offers an entire season of historically based plays, and Living History programs bring the past alive through hands-on demonstrations.
New exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges On View April 23, 2010 to September 26, 2010 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture (Baltimore, MD). This exhibition explores a unique bond that grew between two groups—Jewish professors who fled Nazi Germany and African-American students at historically black colleges where the refugee professors taught. Viewers are invited to learn the stories of two disenfranchised groups with a history of persecution, some of whom came together in search of freedom and opportunity and shared the early years of struggle in the Civil Rights movement. Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. The exhibition is made possible through major funding from the Leon Levy Foundation. Additional support provided by the Helen Bader Foundation; the Lupin Foundation; The Blanch and Irving Laurie Foundation; public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; the Alpern Family Foundation; and the Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation. More info available at www.africanamericanculture.org
National Youth Summit: The 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides
The National Museum of American History celebrates the anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Rides with a series of public programs examining the history and legacy of the Rides. Join us for a live webcast of the National Youth Summit on February 9, 2011 at noon EST. Five Smithsonian Affiliates join the live webcast with Freedom Riders from their local communities. • National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Cincinnati, Ohio) will welcome Thomas Armstrong. • Senator John Heinz History Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) will welcome Joan C. Browning and Winston Fuller. • Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (Birmingham, Alabama) will welcome Catherine Brooks Burks. • Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles, California) will welcome Helen Singleton and Robert Singleton. • The Arab American National Museum (Dearborn, Michigan) will welcome Gordon Negen. Registration is Free! More info at smithsonianconference.org
Entrevista con el artista Carlos Villez (en español)
The Smithsonian Latino Center presents an interview with artist Carlos Villez, part of the Latino Virtual Museums Día de los Muertos celebration in Second Life on October 24, 2009. Descripción: Como parte de la celebración del Museo Latino Virtual sobre el Día de los Muertos, El Centro Latino Smithsonian presenta una entrevista con el artista Carlos Villez, en Second Life el 24 de octubre, 2009.
Dedication to Jose H. Quintero & Family Altar
The Smithsonian Latino Center presents an interview with Jaime Quintero who describes the dedication to the Jose H. Quintero & Family Altar during the Latino Virtual Museums Dia de los Muertos celebration in Second Life on October 24, 2009. Descripción: El Centro Latino Smithsonian presenta una entrevista con Jaime Quintero quien explica la dedicación al Altar de Jose H. Quintero y Familia durante la celebración del Museo Latino Virtual sobre el Día de los Muertos en Second Life el 24 de octubre, 2009.
History Rising: Conner Prairie's Balloon Adventure
Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indianas only Smithsonian Affiliate, releases History Rising, A Conner Prairie Balloon Adventure, a film that documents how this cultural landmark is reinventing itself for guests of the 21st century. Featured are the massive preparation and behind-the-scenes insights and risks involved with installation of 1859 Balloon Voyage, a permanent exhibit. Frankly, at first I thought it was a little too far out for Conner Prairie, says Ellen M. Rosenthal, president and CEO of Conner Prairie, when referencing how the idea for1859 Balloon Voyage was born and evaluated more than two years ago. The documentary shows how the exhibit became a reality through collaboration with an international team, Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum consultation, Conner Prairie staff and more than 40 volunteers. Watch the dynamics as everything comes down to the wire to launch of this permanent $2 million exhibit earlier this summer that changes the face of Conner Prairie. There was a lot of excitement and tension-packed moments as Conner Prairie inflated the balloon and built the exhibit, says Michael Husain, owner of Emmy-winning Good Vibes Media, which produced the documentary. The documentary originally aired Thursday, September 17 on WFYI, and DVDs are available at the Conner Prairie Store. © WFYI Productions, Indianapolis Indiana ### Conner Prairie interactive history park, created by Eli Lilly in 1934, is Indianas only Smithsonian affiliate ...
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - Galeta Marine Laboratory - Student Orientation Video
The Galeta Marine Laboratory is located on the Caribbean coast of Panama in the Province of Colon. It was established in 1964. The main priority is research, but we also value communicating the results of this research to non-scientific audiences in order to increase awareness and understanding of the natural world. Our Educational Program offers guided visits to students, tourists and the general public. In these visits, we explain the unique ecosystems and wildlife of Galeta and emphasize the importance of conserving the environment we share. In spanish with english subtitles. Learn more: www.stri.org
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