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Isabella Aiukli Cornell wears her prom dress and beaded jewelry.
Because of Her Story

Twelve Women to Know for National Native American Heritage Month

Explore nine items from our collections about 12 women to know.
Sheet music for 1920 Ziefeld Follies by Irving Berlin
Smithsonian Spotlight

1920: A Year in the Collections

Explore items related to the year, including a pen used to sign the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Carter Family sheet music.
Smithsonian Spotlight

Country Music

Discover country music—an American art form with roots in folk and blues—as reflected in the Smithsonian's collections.
Miss Liberty Celebration
Smithsonian Spotlight

The Statue of Liberty: Symbol for a Nation

A gift from France in 1886, Lady Liberty in our collections and across America.
indigenous men speak with vintage recorder
Smithsonian Spotlight

Indigenous Voices

The Smithsonian works with Native American communities to revive and sustain Indigenous languages. 
illustration of diverse group of people.
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Talking About Race

Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. This online portal provides tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation.
native man in headdress on apple as
National Museum of the American Indian

Americans

Explore the online companion to the bold exhibition revealing the ways American Indian images, names, and stories are hidden in plain sight.
spirograph
Smithsonian Spotlight

Playtime: Toys, Games, and Puzzles

From vintage to high-tech, there's something for every child (and child at heart) in our collections.
To Ask Freedom for Women is not a Crime
Smithsonian Spotlight

Votes for Women

A look at the fight to get the right to vote through the Smithsonian's collections.
Technics Turntable, used by Grandmaster Flash.
Smithsonian Spotlight

Hip-Hop and Rap

This Technics brand turntable was used by hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash. Discover more hip-hop items in Smithsonian collections.
cat mummy
Smithsonian Spotlight

Cats of Asia and Ancient Egypt

Explore Asian and Egyptian cats from across Smithsonian collections.
Lucille Ball
Smithsonian Spotlight

Entertaining Women

American women on stage and screen as reflected in Smithsonian collections.