#FourthofJuly: These busts of Founding Fathers George Washington and Benjamin Franklin rest in the Tapestry Gallery of Biltmore House. Vanderbilt was particularly interested in George Washington's role in early American history, which was being seen as "history" for the first time during the American Renaissance, as 1776 grew further away in time. Discover more of our Collection Highlights, curated by our talented Museum Services team: https://bit.ly/3RFXjo0 #Biltmore #IndependenceDay
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A simple way to incorporate this idea into personal study or corporate worship is to learn/teach a short history of Juneteenth. Check out the Juneteenth digital toolkit curated by The National Museum of African American History. (https://lnkd.in/e8ecCSrz)
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Artifacts and specimens in the Museum Collection come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, which can prove a challenge for storing them! Learn about the different ways that the Natural History collections team organizes and stores the specimens in their care in this new blog by Collections Management Specialist of Natural History, Janis Klapecki. How Do You Store Your Bison Head? https://ow.ly/QcI850QhvOo
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If you want to watch a panel discussion on the history of American antisemitism at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, here is the recording. https://lnkd.in/ehThXFnT
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Mr. Abu Yahya's travelogue of seven countries. In the video presented for Awaz-Urdu's travelogue series, he visited the natural history museum during his trip to New York, the American city. You also join this series
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The concept of freedom & the hard history of slavery can be tough for kids to grasp. As we approach #Juneteeth, Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has age-appropriate activities, books, and historical resources to support young children’s understanding & celebration of Juneteenth: https://lnkd.in/gUn_YEMd
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#Juneteenth, a monumental day in American history and a reminder of the journey towards social justice, as well as equal opportunity. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth, here: Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth)
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Are you familiar with the story of Quantrill's Raid on the city of Lawrence during the Civil War? If not, you should read Will Haynes' story "City of Sorrow."
Gold, Historic Feature In City of Sorrow, writer Will Haynes looks back at the devastating day Quantrill and his men attacked the city of Lawrence. The story was published on the 160th anniversary of the horrific event. Will Haynes is the Director of Engagement and Learning at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence. Read the Story: https://lnkd.in/gWmuKmdv
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