Oregon History Takes Center Stage at Smithsonian

Oregon history takes center stage at Smithsonian

“From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” is a groundbreaking new exhibition commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through more than 600 rare objects and specimens representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories.

Montana bison calf among new Smithsonian exhibit marking 250th anniversary

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on Thursday unveiled a plains bison calf as one of the latest additions to its world-class collection.

Kentucky artifacts featured in new Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History opened its new exhibition, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” on Thursday, with Kentucky artifacts among those featured. Stretching across 5,000 square feet, the exhibition invites visitors to celebrate and reflect on the nation’s rich natural and cultural heritage through more than 600 specimens and cultural objects — many rare and never-…