Get an intimate view of history at Washington, D.C.'s National Museum of American History. Featuring an array of touchstones, from military and political history to pop culture staples, this museum allows visitors to travel back through time in a sense.
The collections encompass a range of fascinating subject matter. The advertising collection goes through the history of persuasive items meant to entice Americans. The currency collection shows how money has changed America, and how currency itself has changed since the inception of the country. The agriculture exhibit puts the emphasis on the role farmer’s play in our society, while the popular entertainment collection showcases an array of distinctly American personalities who’ve hit it big over the years.
Visit the museum's website to find out more!
National Museum of American History
1400 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 357-1300
http://americanhistory.si.edu/
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