Library of Congress Puts 484 9/11 Oral Histories Online
The Library of Congress has made 484 first-hand 9/11 oral-history interviews remotely searchable, with transcripts and thematic compilations available online.
Public History
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NEA Names 71 Communities for 2026-27 Big Read Programs Tied to U.S. 250th Anniversary
The National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest awarded $1.09 million in grants to 71 nonprofit organizations in 47 states and Puerto Rico for literary and creative programs during the nation’s 250th-anniversary year.
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Smithsonian’s ‘By the People’ program brings 250th-anniversary history discussions to communities nationwide
The Smithsonian and the Federation of State Humanities Councils are coordinating community-driven programs across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building stays open through Sept. 7 for America’s 250th anniversary
The Smithsonian’s historic Arts and Industries Building opened June 16 and will host public access and cultural programming through Sept. 7, 2026.
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Smithsonian Extends ‘American Aspirations’ Exhibition Through Aug. 10 Anniversary
The Smithsonian will keep its “American Aspirations” exhibition open at the Smithsonian Castle through Aug. 10, extending access through the institution’s 180th anniversary and its America 250 programming.
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New President’s House exhibit tests who controls public history
A replacement exhibit in Philadelphia keeps slavery in view but changes its emphasis, raising questions about federal authority over historic interpretation.
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White House orders warning signs outside Smithsonian history museum
A July 24 executive order directs temporary signs and exhibits outside the Smithsonian history museum, but does not itself change the museum’s interior displays.
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House Oversight grills Smithsonian on “rewriting history” claims—what next
On July 21, 2026, House Oversight questioned Smithsonian officials after a July 4 White House report alleged “activist ideology.” What Congress can do next.