Smithsonian

Lincoln's Contemporaries

Who were Abraham Lincoln’s contemporaries? They included many fascinating people beyond the politicians and military leaders of the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln Mathew Brady P.T. Barnum Samuel Morse Teresa Carreño Henry Ward Beecher

Friday 13 May 2016 to Sunday 12 May 2019
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Behind the Badge

Explore the work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service. Examine the inspection service’s history, work through some of its most famous and remarkable cases, learn how the service helps protect you, and discover tips to guard against scams and fraud.

Friday 27 June 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Experience America

The 1930s was a heady time for artists in America. Through President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, the federal government paid them to paint and sculpt and urged them to look to the nation’s land and people for their subjects.

Thursday 14 August 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

American Bison

See American bison—the animal that inspired the founding of the National Zoo. Learn about the significant role bison played in our nation's history and the efforts taken to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

Saturday 30 August 2014 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art exhibition in District of Columbia, United States.

Places of Invention

What kind of place stimulates creative minds and sparks a surge of invention and innovation? The answer may surprise you. Journey through time and place to discover the stories of people who lived, worked, played, collaborated, adapted, took risks, solved problems, and sometimes failed—all in the pursuit of something new.

Wednesday 01 July 2015 to Tuesday 01 January 2030
Art benefit in District of Columbia, United States.