Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A message from Dr. Anthea Hartig, the Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History regarding the museum’s ongoing closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This video was recorded on April 29, 2020.
The American History Museum’s distance learning and education resources are available at https://historyexplorer.si.edu/
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While the Smithsonian receives public funding, many of our educational programs and activities rely on private support. Whether the building is opened or closed, our Museum experts are working for the public good every day. Now, more than ever, we are grateful for your support. If you are able, please consider donating today at http://amhistory.si.edu/donate/
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A message from Dr. Anthea Hartig, the Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History regarding the museum’s ongoing closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This video was recorded on April 29, 2020.
The American History Museum’s distance learning and education resources are available at https://historyexplorer.si.edu/
For more updates from the museum, subscribe to our email newsletter at s.si.edu/Newsletter
While the Smithsonian receives public funding, many of our educational programs and activities rely on private support. Whether the building is opened or closed, our Museum experts are working for the public good every day. Now, more than ever, we are grateful for your support. If you are able, please consider donating today at http://amhistory.si.edu/donate/
For all of these resources as well as our blog and access to our online exhibitions, visit our home page at https://americanhistory.si.edu/
Follow us!
Facebook: facebook.com/americanhistory
Twitter: twitter.com/amhistorymuseum
Instagram: instagram.com/amhistorymuseum



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