Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

A major Dutch museum is staging a huge exhibition of American photography that explores the tension between how the United ...

The first Medal of Honor earned by an African American, and some of the slave shackles that they have on display, just poignant pieces of American history,” Davis said.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the world’s largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. It’s one of the most visited museums in the United States, ...

The Nye Museum in East Sandwich has been selected as one of six sites in Massachusetts to display the Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” traveling exhibit, beginning later ...

Instead of signaling a turning of the corner in pursuit of a more perfect union, the elevation of a Black man into the White ...

Executive Chef Ramin Coles, of the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Sweet Home Cafe, tells WTOP ...

Kansas seldom promotes itself as a destination for Black history enthusiasts, and we’re leaving lots of potential tourist ...

Frédérique Irwin, CEO of the National Women's History Museum, aims to make women's historical representation resonate with younger generations.

Indiana Humanities is now accepting applications for one of the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibits to visit small Indiana towns ...

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Museum of History is seeking actors for It’s Revolutionary!, an original video series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This dynamic 20 ...