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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

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

A man wearing a "Piney Power" t-shirt works on the gears of a large conveyor belt perched at the edge of a flooded cranberry bog. One foot rests on top of the large truck wheel of the conveyor belt, while the other balances on a metal support rod. Below him, seven men in rubber waders stand amidst the cranberries floating on top of the water in the flooded bog. The water is up to their mid-thigh, and they prepare to scoop the cranberries onto the conveyor belt.

Berry Thankful

November 29, 2024

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

The American Folklife Center shares recipes, songs, and photographs that celebrate the fruit of the season: cranberries.

Posted in: Collection Highlight, Foodways, Thanksgiving

Three women huddle around an in-progress game of Chinese checkers, set in the middle of a dinette table placed at the edge of a home kitchen.

The Games We Play

November 20, 2024

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Are you looking to learn a new game to help celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week (November 20-26)? You’re in luck! The AFC archives include examples of games that can inspire your next family game night, including Ghost in the Graveyard, Pass the Trash, El Florón, bingo, and many others.

Posted in: Collection Highlight, Games

Refined by: (Author) Meg Nicholas