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American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project
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The American Folklife Center Turns 50 Today
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2026/01/the-american-folklife-center-turns-50-today/
Published: January 2, 2026 15:30
The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress (AFC) turns 50 today, January 2, 2026. To mark the occasion, AFC will sponsor public programs, special events, and other activities throughout the coming year, celebrating the Center’s role in the…
A Blast from the Mumming Past: The 2009 American Folklife Center Mummers Play
Published: December 24, 2025 17:19
The American Folklife Center has a tradition of performing a mummers’ play, a traditional form of folk drama, each holiday season. This year we reach back into the vaults to present our very first mummers’ play from 2009. The characters included Mother…
Nicholas and Krampus: A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Monsters
Published: December 22, 2025 23:53
This blog post presents a story about a young boy who is visited on St. Nicholas’s day (December 6) by the saint and his monstrous companion Krampus. Essentially a hairy, horned devil, Krampus was said to accompany St. Nicholas to punish naughty children.…
Semper Fidelis: the Veterans History Project’s Newest Online Exhibit
Published: December 18, 2025 19:30
Happy birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Established on November 10, 1775, the Marine Corps has been “always faithful” ever since. 250 years later, in recognition of this monumental birthday, the Veterans History Project (VHP) presents “Semper Fidelis: the…
The Mumming Tradition on the Folklife Today Podcast
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/the-mumming-tradition-on-the-folklife-today-podcast/
Published: December 16, 2025 18:13
Hear about the tradition of mumming, or traveling your local area performing a brief play during the winter holidays. In this episode of the American Folklife Center’s podcast, Rheagan Martin of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the…
From Sea to Shore: 250 Years of U.S. Marine Corps Legacy
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/from-sea-to-shore-250-years-of-u-s-marine-corps-legacy/
Published: December 12, 2025 15:10
The latest Veterans History Project blog highlights a special display celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, on view December 9, 2025, through January 31, 2026, in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Drawing from collections across the…
Art of War: William K. Munro’s Artwork
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/art-of-war-william-k-munros-artwork/
Published: December 10, 2025 18:00
A vivid watercolor portraying a soldier writing a letter home. A graphite sketch of a comrade looking pensive. A detailed woodcut depicting a street scene in North Africa. Together, these works capture not only the sights of war, but also the humanity…
Art of War: the Veteran History Project’s Agile Case Exhibit
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/art-of-war-the-veteran-history-projects-agile-case-exhibit/
Published: December 8, 2025 18:45
This blog highlights a special display celebrating artwork held within Veterans History Project (VHP) collections, on view December 9, 2025, through January 31, 2026, in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Unique amongst VHP’s holdings are two-dimensional works…
Krampus: Origins and Development of a Winter Devil
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/krampus-origins-and-development-of-a-winter-devil/
Published: December 4, 2025 00:59
These days, it’s hard to make it through December in the U.S. without encountering Krampus. Hairy, scary, hoofed, and horned, the devilish character is wildly popular from coast to coast. Across the country, hundreds of events feature Krampus, including…
“Forged By the Sea”: the Veterans History Project’s Newest Online Exhibit
Published: November 21, 2025 14:45
This post announces the launch of “Forged By the Sea,” the Veterans History Project’s latest online exhibit, which celebrates the Navy’s 250th birthday. The post discusses Navy history in broad terms and spotlights some of the featured collections, as well…