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April 14, 1997

The Smithsonian Institute

What is the closet thing that the United States has that could be called a national museum. In my opinion, it is the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. It is a collection of every aspect of American life, from Archie Bunker's armchair to the Spirit of St. Louis aircraft flown by Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic Ocean.

The site today, is the cyberspace connection to this institution, and is called the Smithsonian Institute: America's Treasure House for Learning. Here a visitor can take prepackaged tours with various themes, such as Dinosaurs and A 3D Tour of the Smithsonian's Traveling Show for the 150th Anniversary (which is physically in my town, Portland, Oregon, as you read this). It is possible to view information on upcoming activities, visit affiliate organizations and research centers, as well visiting the souvenir shop.

So if it is not possible for you to physically go to this fabulous treasure of our country, here is the next best way to see it. Enjoy your trip, and don't forget to write.

http://www.si.edu/newstart.htm

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Written by mayor at April 14, 1997 12:00 PM

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  1. Katherine Foster on July 17, 2003 05:14 PM

    Hello,

    Its great to know that you are sharing with your readers the value of the Smithsonian Institute. However did you know that the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies has a new website?
    Log on to www.smithsonianeducation.org and learn more about Smithsonian Education’s authoritative educational resources. Now Smithsonian Education brings relevant educational content to students, families and educators by presenting them with meaningful and exciting techniques on how to:

    1. Find teaching materials, links to hundreds of online resources and access to everything the world’s largest museum complex has to offer students, families and educators.

    2. Explore activities through different locations in Washington D.C., New York, Boston and other major cities throughout the country and with the enjoyment of doing it at your own computer.

    3. Advance through art and culture, history and travel, science and nature – Discover all that Smithsonian has to offer from interactive Idealabs to homework help.

    Introduce your readers to a well of online educational resources and log on to www.smithsonianeducation.org

    If you are interested in a review or would like to speak to a member of Smithsonian Education regarding topics, please contact me as I would be happy to facilitate this for you.
    I look forward to hearing from you!

    Best,
    Katherine Foster
    New Media Associate
    Interactive Group
    On Behalf of Smithsonian Education
    katherine@connors.com
    Direct: 212.798.1409

  2. Katherine Foster on July 23, 2003 02:51 PM

    Now you can join Smithsonian Education’s “Race to Space” and experience your own “Walk on the Moon” with Smithsonian Education’s virtual exhibit at: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/idealabs/walking_on_the_moon.html.
    Or explore the universe and complete your space trip by launching into lesson plans, games and online activities for students, educators and families by visiting: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org

    “Space must be accessible not just to engineers and scientists, but to journalists, teachers, poets and all of the people of Earth” – The Albuquerque Tribune Newspaper

    BLAST OFF!

    Katherine Foster
    On Behalf of SmithsonianEducation.org
    katherine@connors.com
    Direct: 212.798.1409
    www.smithsonianeducation.org

  3. Jacob Neilson on July 23, 2003 03:01 PM

    Thanks for the info Katherine! I just checked out the Smithsonian Education web site and you are right it looks great...I especially like the Apollo 11 interactive experience...


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