Results for "Explorers Club"
Sidedoor Podcast: Megatherium Club
- Date: June 22, 2017
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_5844,size=250,left]A staff-favorite story in the Smithsonian’s history is that of the Megatherium Club — a revolving group of young naturalists who made the Castle their temporary home in between expeditions to the outer reaches of the United States. Who could not be intrigued by this photo of the Club where they look to be sharing a joke, or a plan?
Play Our New Game! “The Mystery of the Megatherium Club: Mustaches & Mayhem”
- Date: July 4, 2017
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: We are pleased to launch a new live-play mystery based on the Megatherium Club, an actual group of young naturalists who lived in dormitories in the Smithsonian's Castle. Geared toward teen visitors (you must be 13 years or older to play), “The Mystery of the Megatherium Club: Mustaches & Mayhem” runs July 8th-Aug. 27th, with limited timeslots daily. Spend an hour with your
New Website: The Mischievous Megatherium Club!
- Date: February 6, 2018
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: "It is five o’clock, when the Megatherium takes its prey, that the most interesting characters of the animal are seen. Then it roars with delight and makes up for the hard work of the day by much fun and conduction." Folks at Home, February 17, 1863, Robert Kennicott[edan-image:id=siris_sic_5844,size=250,left]Not only is this beast intriguing as a specimen, but it is the
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A Ghost in the Archives: Robert Kennicott
- Date: October 27, 2016
- Creator: Tammy L. Peters
- Description: A spooky coincidence leads to a forgotten Robert Kennicott document in the Smithsonian Archives.
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A Life on the Wild Side: Lucile Quarry Mann
- Date: March 15, 2011
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: Access the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and learn about its history, key events, people, and research.
Well-played!
- Date: August 29, 2017
- Creator: Effie Kapsalis
- Description: The Castle halls were alive with adventure this summer! From July 7th to August 27th, we piloted a live game for teens, The Mystery of the Meghatherium Club: Mayhem and Mustaches. A look at some of the early feedback received on the Smithsonian's pilot of a history game, "The Mystery of the Meghatherium Club: Mayhem and Mustaches."
Robert Kennicott and the Western Union Telegraph Expedition
- Date: September 21, 2017
- Creator: Kira M. Sobers
- Description: [edan-image:id=siris_sic_14715,size=250,left] By now you have probably heard of Robert Kennicott, either because of his involvement with the Megatherium Club, or because of the article and blog post on his death that was published last year. I, however, tend to associate him with the Western Union Telegraph Expedition, a collecting mission to Alaska that proved to be his last.
Link Love: 3/20/2020
- Date: March 20, 2020
- Description: Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.
The Education of George C. Wheeler - Part III
- Date: February 7, 2013
- Description: George C. Wheeler and his travel in the Caribbean illustrate the interplay between science and tourism in Latin America.
Link Love: 9/6/2019
- Date: September 6, 2019
- Creator: Deborah Shapiro
- Description: Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.
The Smithsonian Secretaries: That Tall Man from New York, Part I
- Date: April 26, 2016
- Creator: Pamela M. Henson
- Description: A look at the characteristics of the thirteen individuals who have led the Smithsonian.
Collection Highlights: New Additions to the Archives Website
- Date: April 1, 2021
- Description: See new collection highlights posted to the Smithsonian Institution Archives website.