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American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project
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AFC at 50: Folklife at Work
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2026/10/afc-at-50-folklife-at-work/
Published: October 9, 2026 12:00
The American Folklife Center has been rolling out special programming all year, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. On September 17th, during Live! at the Library, the Center will open its exhibition, "Alive in Many Hands: The American Folklife Center…
Origins of Uncle Sam Part 3: Cartoons and Advertising in the Nineteenth Century
Published: October 7, 2026 18:28
“Uncle Sam,” as a personification of the United States, certainly goes back to the early days of the nation, emerging soon after the American Revolution. Everyone agrees that his name is an expansion of the abbreviation “U.S.” for “United States,” which…
New Book from the American Folklife Center: Sharing Food, Sharing Culture
Published: October 5, 2026 14:49
The American Folklife Center is delighted to announce the publication of our new book, "Sharing Food, Sharing Culture: Foodways at the American Folklife Center." The 132-page book explores the traditional cultural practices surrounding food through more…
AFC at 50 Exhibit: Sharing and Sustaining Folklife
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2026/10/afc-at-50-sharing-and-sustaining-folklife/
Published: October 2, 2026 15:00
On September 17, 2026, the Library opened a new exhibit, "Alive in Many Hands: The American Folklife Center at 50." The exhibition is intended to provide visitors with an exploration of what folklife is, how it has been documented in the Center's archives,…