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#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

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#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

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#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.

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To mothers and mother figures: thank you for everything, today and every day. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

To mothers and mother figures: thank you for everything, today and every day. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

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#DYK we preserve home movies? Our media conservators can work with you to digitize your audiovisual media in various formats. Digitization services are free and by appointment. Schedule an in-person appointment by emailing NMAAHC-Digitization@si.edu

#DYK we preserve home movies? Our media conservators can work with you to digitize your audiovisual media in various formats. Digitization services are free and by appointment. Schedule an in-person appointment by emailing [email protected]

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DYK? In the years before the Civil War, January 1 was known as “Hiring Day,” or “Heartbreak Day” where many enslaved African Americans found out if their enslavers would contract their labor out in the new year. #OTD

DYK? In the years before the Civil War, January 1 was known as “Hiring Day,” or “Heartbreak Day” where many enslaved African Americans found out if their enslavers would contract their labor out in the new year. #OTD

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of this nation and the expansion of liberty through migration. Learn more:

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of this nation and the expansion of liberty through migration. Learn more:

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#OTD in 1924, James Baldwin was born in Harlem, NY. He'd later become one of America's greatest literary voices, interrogating themes of racial and sexual oppression in America. Baldwin is regarded as one of the foremost writers and public intellectuals of the 20th century.

#OTD in 1924, James Baldwin was born in Harlem, NY. He'd later become one of America's greatest literary voices, interrogating themes of racial and sexual oppression in America. Baldwin is regarded as one of the foremost writers and public intellectuals of the 20th century.

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African American soldiers have served in every war in the US. In choosing to join the military, African Americans sought to have their service understood by the nation as a demand for liberty and citizenship. We honor your sacrifice. #VeteransDay #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

African American soldiers have served in every war in the US. In choosing to join the military, African Americans sought to have their service understood by the nation as a demand for liberty and citizenship. We honor your sacrifice. #VeteransDay #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

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#OnThisDay in 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. By 1963, King had become the most recognized civil rights leader in the country. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

#OnThisDay in 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. By 1963, King had become the most recognized civil rights leader in the country. #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

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#OnThisDay, we acknowledge the National Day of Rest for Black Women in honor of Harriet Tubman, whose legacy of bravery and activism has influenced Black women throughout history.

#OnThisDay, we acknowledge the National Day of Rest for Black Women in honor of Harriet Tubman, whose legacy of bravery and activism has influenced Black women throughout history.

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#OnThisDay, the 40th anniversary of the King national holiday, we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and remember his beliefs in the “great chain of humanity,” connecting neighborhoods and communities across the globe:

#OnThisDay, the 40th anniversary of the King national holiday, we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and remember his beliefs in the “great chain of humanity,” connecting neighborhoods and communities across the globe:

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#OnThisDay in 1865, the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery, was officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution—246 years after enslaved Africans landed in Jamestown, Virginia. Learn more on our Searchable Museum: #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

#OnThisDay in 1865, the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery, was officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution—246 years after enslaved Africans landed in Jamestown, Virginia. Learn more on our Searchable Museum: #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

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On the night of December 31, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the New Year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. Learn more: #APeoplesJourney

On the night of December 31, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the New Year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. Learn more: #APeoplesJourney

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Born #OTD in 1924, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first Black candidate from a major party to run for president of the United States.

Born #OTD in 1924, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first Black candidate from a major party to run for president of the United States.

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On #ChristmasEve in 1854, Harriet Tubman returned to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to emancipate her brothers Ben, Henry, and Robert from slavery. Learn more about Tubman and view her shawl & related objects in our Searchable Museum: #APeoplesJourney

On #ChristmasEve in 1854, Harriet Tubman returned to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to emancipate her brothers Ben, Henry, and Robert from slavery. Learn more about Tubman and view her shawl & related objects in our Searchable Museum: #APeoplesJourney

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📚🌞 What’s on your family’s reading list this summer? This #Juneteenth, explore the museum’s top picks from our reading list – with titles and resources for your family’s youngest learners:

📚🌞 What’s on your family’s reading list this summer? This #Juneteenth, explore the museum’s top picks from our reading list – with titles and resources for your family’s youngest learners:

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🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉 for a spectacular celebration! Join us for a weekend of activities and surprises as we commemorate 10 incredible years since opening our museum in September. Sign up to stay in the loop: #NMAAHC10 🎤 MC Lyte

🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉 for a spectacular celebration! Join us for a weekend of activities and surprises as we commemorate 10 incredible years since opening our museum in September. Sign up to stay in the loop: #NMAAHC10 🎤 MC Lyte

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Thank you DC, for showing up! Yesterday was a powerful reminder that DC’s legacy is not just something we honor from the past; it’s something we continue to build together, right here and right now. Looking forward to continuing the connection throughout the year. #NMAAHC10

Thank you DC, for showing up! Yesterday was a powerful reminder that DC’s legacy is not just something we honor from the past; it’s something we continue to build together, right here and right now. Looking forward to continuing the connection throughout the year. #NMAAHC10

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Fashion doesn’t begin on the runway; it begins with vision. In 1979, Lois K. Alexander Lane founded the Black Fashion Museum to protect Black fashion history. Today, her 3,000-object collection is preserved here. Explore:

Fashion doesn’t begin on the runway; it begins with vision. In 1979, Lois K. Alexander Lane founded the Black Fashion Museum to protect Black fashion history. Today, her 3,000-object collection is preserved here. Explore:

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Richard Smallwood (1948-2025) was a legendary singer, composer, pianist, lecturer, and director whose musical mastery left an indelible mark on gospel music. One of D.C.'s most renowned artists, Smallwood, created moving arrangements that became staples of praise & worship.

Richard Smallwood (1948-2025) was a legendary singer, composer, pianist, lecturer, and director whose musical mastery left an indelible mark on gospel music. One of D.C.'s most renowned artists, Smallwood, created moving arrangements that became staples of praise & worship.

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Fannie Lou Hamer was born #OnThisDay in 1917. Hamer co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which challenged the local Democratic Party’s efforts to block Black voters through violence, literacy tests, and intimidation. #APeoplesJourney

Fannie Lou Hamer was born #OnThisDay in 1917. Hamer co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, which challenged the local Democratic Party’s efforts to block Black voters through violence, literacy tests, and intimidation. #APeoplesJourney

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#OTD in 2016, our museum opened its doors to the public. Today, we’re celebrating 9 years as the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story.

#OTD in 2016, our museum opened its doors to the public. Today, we’re celebrating 9 years as the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story.

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Our resistance is in our activism. Join us to explore the power of Black resistance: from activism, education, faith, press and #BlackJoy, with this year’s official ASALH theme: #BlackHistoryMonth #APeoplesJourney

Our resistance is in our activism. Join us to explore the power of Black resistance: from activism, education, faith, press and #BlackJoy, with this year’s official ASALH theme: #BlackHistoryMonth #APeoplesJourney

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We are opening “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” today. This traveling exhibition draws from 5 partner institutions, highlighting their deep collections and roles in cultivating future artists, museum professionals, and scholars.

We are opening “At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs” today. This traveling exhibition draws from 5 partner institutions, highlighting their deep collections and roles in cultivating future artists, museum professionals, and scholars.

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🎉 Our museum welcomed its 10 millionth in-person visitor today. This milestone takes place almost one week after our 7th anniversary of our grand opening on Sept. 24, 2016. Learn more: #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

🎉 Our museum welcomed its 10 millionth in-person visitor today. This milestone takes place almost one week after our 7th anniversary of our grand opening on Sept. 24, 2016. Learn more: #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

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Big news! Since August 2016, ✨500,000✨ pages of the Freedmen's Bureau records have been successfully transcribed on the Smithsonian Transcription Center, thanks to the incredible efforts of our 50,000 #volunpeers. Explore the portal:

Big news! Since August 2016, ✨500,000✨ pages of the Freedmen's Bureau records have been successfully transcribed on the Smithsonian Transcription Center, thanks to the incredible efforts of our 50,000 #volunpeers. Explore the portal:

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#OnThisDay in 1865, the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery, was officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution—246 years after enslaved Africans landed in Jamestown, Virginia. Learn more on our Searchable Museum: #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

#OnThisDay in 1865, the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery, was officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution—246 years after enslaved Africans landed in Jamestown, Virginia. Learn more on our Searchable Museum: #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop as a musical genre and a global movement. Over the decades, hip-hop’s lyrical, visual, cultural, and political impact challenged and redefined America and the world. #HipHop50

This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop as a musical genre and a global movement. Over the decades, hip-hop’s lyrical, visual, cultural, and political impact challenged and redefined America and the world. #HipHop50

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Our museum has recently acquired what is thought to be the largest & most complete set of historic Charleston Slave Badges. This collection includes 146 rare badges dating as far back as 1804.

Our museum has recently acquired what is thought to be the largest & most complete set of historic Charleston Slave Badges. This collection includes 146 rare badges dating as far back as 1804.

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On the night of December 31, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the New Year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. Learn more: #APeoplesJourney

On the night of December 31, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered, many in secret, to ring in the New Year and await news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. Learn more: #APeoplesJourney

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Cierra Chenier is a writer, historian and storyteller born and raised in New Orleans. She was a child when Hurricane Katrina destroyed her family's home. Read her story:

Cierra Chenier is a writer, historian and storyteller born and raised in New Orleans. She was a child when Hurricane Katrina destroyed her family's home. Read her story:

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This year, we will celebrate Black women in their many roles. Sending warm greetings and profound love to Black women and the ancestors who have walked among them as nurturers, guides, community builders, and sages.

This year, we will celebrate Black women in their many roles. Sending warm greetings and profound love to Black women and the ancestors who have walked among them as nurturers, guides, community builders, and sages.

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