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Submit Your Proposal to a March 2026 Symposium on Cultural Heritage and COVID-19, hosted by American Folklife Center

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

A man works on a taxidermied duck

Library of Congress Launches Seventh Season of “America Works” Podcast

Posted by: Stephen Winick

Closeup photograph of two beer bottles, taken as part of a Smithsonian exhibit around the Paradise Valley collection. The bottles rest on a white surface, with the background fading to black behind them. The bottle on the right is a standard molded bottle made of brown glass. There is a fair bit of dirt, dust, or glue residue on the bottle neck and a large portion of the body. The bottle to the right is a shorter ceramic bottle with a white or cream glaze. There are several chips in the glaze along the bottom of the bottle, but it is in relatively good condition. There are no labels on either bottle.

Chock It Up To Murder (Part Two): The Aftermath

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Black and white photo of a woman in a wedding dress made from parachutes

The Parachute Dresses of World War II: A Story of Resilience, Romance and Resourcefulness

Posted by: Kerry Ward

Black and white photograph of beer kegs on their side, laid out on the floor in four rows. The bung, or plug, on each of these kegs is facing up towards the ceiling.

Chock It Up to Murder (Part One): The Incident

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Boots Lupenui holds two ukuleles

Aloha! Community Collections Grant Project Unearthing the Lost Songs of Kohala Is Live and Online

Posted by: Guha Shankar

Two book covers side by side

Jack Seeks His Fortune: Old World and New World Jack Tales

Posted by: Stephen Winick

Caught My Eye: Minnesota Collections at the American Folklife Center

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

A houng man with a garden spade

Do You Know Jack? Jack Tales at the American Folklife Center

Posted by: Stephen Winick