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National Museum of American History

Press Office

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Media Contact

Melinda Machado

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Valeska Hilbig

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Lemelson Center

Laura Havel

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Smithsonian Presents Ava DuVernay With Great Americans Medal
News Release
05.07.2025
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Smithsonian To Present Great Americans Medal to Ava DuVernay
News Release
04.16.2025
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“Power of Giving” Symposium Explores Role of Women’s Philanthropy in Shaping the Nation
News Release
03.12.2025
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Media Fact Sheet
02.05.2025
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Season Two of National Museum of American History’s Podcast “Collected” Spotlights Black Women Musical Artists
News Release
01.23.2025
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New Numismatic Rarities on View in “The Value of Money”
News Release
12.05.2024
American History Museum Exhibitions
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National Museum of American History Celebrates 10th Annual Smithsonian Food History Weekend and Gala Oct. 17–19
News Release
10.16.2024
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Smithsonian Welcomes Papers of the Late Jerome H. Lemelson
News Release
09.24.2024
American History Museum New Acquisitions
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“Law & Order SVU” Threads of Justice Find a Place at the Smithsonian
News Release
09.09.2024
American History Museum New Acquisitions
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New Donations to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
News Release
09.03.2024
American History Museum New Acquisitions
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D.C. Community Clinic Objects Highlight Philanthropy in Smithsonian Exhibition
News Release
08.14.2024
American History Museum Exhibitions
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Smithsonian’s “Forensic Science on Trial” Exhibition Explores What Happens When Science Enters the Courtroom
News Release
06.27.2024
American History Museum Exhibitions

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