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Museum Will Open November 21
The Museum is currently closed for major architectural renovations, and will reopen November 21, 2008. Learn more about reopening by signing up for our monthly newsletter or reading our blog.
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New Blog Launched: "O Say Can You See?"
The blog takes readers behind the scenes, providing insights and information about our exhibitions, events, collections, and research projects, in addition to timely reports about the work we are doing leading up to our historic reopening. Read the first post from Director Brent D. Glass.
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Book Release: "The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon"
The dramatic story of the flag that inspired the national anthem—and of the Smithsonian's effort to save it for generations to come—is told for the first time in this new book in lavishly illustrated form. The book is co-authored by current and former museum curators Lonn Taylor, Kathleen M. Kendrick, and Jeffrey L. Brodie, and features a foreword by Ralph Lauren.
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"Sounds of America" Celebrates Music of Texas
The diversity of Texas musical styles resulted from a cross-pollination of sounds—what makes American music great. By borrowing tunes, passing on licks, and adopting new rhythms, Texas artists continue to create new traditions.
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The Museum offers a monthly e-mail newsletter featuring online stories about America's past, featured objects from our collection, activities for kids and families, and current events at the Museum.
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Help Save the Star-Spangled Banner
The campaign is officially underway! Your tax-deductible charitable contribution will help ensure that the flag that inspired the national anthem will be preserved and displayed within a new, state-of-the-art gallery in the center of a dramatically transformed Museum. Learn how you can help protect a national treasure.
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