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Tag: American History
New Education Center at Mount Vernon Opens for America’s 250th Anniversary
First president, soldier and Revolutionary War leader, farmer, surveyor: George Washington’s life helped define a young American nation. In honor … More
A Hidden Gem in DC: The Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
In Washington, DC, grand monuments and museums tell the story of the United States, making it a perfect place for … More
Revolutionary War Buildings & Museums in New York City Today
In 1776, while America’s founding fathers were in Philadelphia signing the Declaration of Independence, colonial forces in New York were … More
Plimoth Patuxet: an Open Air Museum Preserving America’s Heritage
It’s 1627, and John Alden is building a hearth in his one-room home at the still-young village of Plymouth in … More
The New York Public Library Goes All In on America’s 250th
What does a 127-year-old institution do when the country it calls home turns 250? If you’re the New York Public … More
Centering Native Voices: The Penn Museum’s New Native North America Gallery
At the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia, an innovative collaboration … More
Party Like It’s 1776! America 250, Colonial Williamsburg 100
Want to party like it’s 1776? No better place to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on … More
How AI is Reimagining the National Archives for America’s 250th
The National Archives has just undergone a major face-lift—a $40-million, AI-driven reimagining—perfectly timed for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. For … More
Back to School and Out into Our Communities: New York City Monuments of Black Americans: A History and Guide Showcases Community, Strength
Side of Culture is pleased to introduce book reviews as a new aspect of our arts and culture coverage, especially … More
