Archive: May 2025 (2 Posts)

Refined by: (Author) Meg Nicholas; (Year) 2025; (Month) May

A paper plate divided into three segments sits on a diner table. Sliced barbecue fills the largest segment. A scoop of Brunswick stew fills a smaller compartment, and a set of plastic cutlery and a slice of white bread rest in the third. A mismatched set of salt and pepper shakers sits to the side of the plate, at the top right of the frame. A full cup of a dark iced beverage (either tea or cola) is positioned to the top left of the plate.

“Get it hot off of the pit”: a celebration of barbecue

May 26, 2025

In celebration of National Barbecue Month, AFC Folklife Specialist Meg Nicholas turns to the Center's archival collections for inspiration and insight on what makes for the best barbecue.

Posted in: Collection Highlight, Foodways

A large white billboard sits off the side of Interstate 94 in Montana, against the background of a wide open bright blue sky. The billboard proclaims "Relax in...Miles City - the Friendliest Town in the West! Ext 3 Exits."

Celebrate National Road Trip Day with the American Folklife Center!

May 23, 2025

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Readers are encouraged to take a virtual road trip through AFC's digital collections in celebration of National Road Trip Day, observed on the Friday before the Memorial Day Weekend.

Posted in: African Americans, Collection Highlight, Community Collections Grants, Tourism

Refined by: (Author) Meg Nicholas; (Year) 2025; (Month) May