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American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project
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Join AFC and The Legacy Collective for June Family Day: 250 Years of American Fashion
Published: June 10, 2026 20:56
On June 13th, the American Folklife Center joins June Family Day: 250 Years of American Fashion. We will be joined by The Legacy Collective, a group of local multi-disciplinary artists and members of the African American Craft Alliance, who will present a…
The First Musical Evening Sponsored by the American Folklife Center (Part 3)
Published: June 5, 2026 12:40
On February 19, 1976, in what could be considered the first official action of the American Folklife Center, the Library of Congress hosted a reception to celebrate the passage of the American Folklife Preservation Act, which established the Center as part…
A Legacy of Farming: a glimpse into Japanese American agricultural history
Published: May 29, 2026 15:11
Research for an upcoming AFC foodways publication led to an exploration of the legacy of Japanese-American farming, from early immigrants to the West Coast, through internment during WWII, and continuing into contemporary farmers interviewed for an…
A New Look for the VHP Program Page (Don’t Worry, Everything Is Still Where You Left It)
Published: May 27, 2026 16:29
The Veterans History Project Program page has a refreshed look as part of a Library-wide user interface (UI) improvement. While the navigation has been reorganized to improve how users move through the page, all content, resources, links and functionality…
The First Musical Evening Sponsored by the American Folklife Center (Part 2)
Published: May 26, 2026 14:55
On February 19, 1976, in what could be considered the first official action of the American Folklife Center, the Library of Congress hosted a reception to celebrate the passage of the American Folklife Preservation Act, which established the Center as part…
Puerto Rican Voices from the Veterans History Project’s Newest Online Exhibit
Published: May 22, 2026 13:43
The Veterans History Project has launched a new online exhibit titled “The Borinqueneers: A Puerto Rican Regiment” featuring the stories of 12 Puerto Rican soldiers who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. Take a look at these…
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: The American Folklife Center Down in the French Quarter Part 2
Published: May 20, 2026 19:39
In this second of two posts, American Folklife Center staff report on a two-day series of programs recently hosted by the National Park Service in New Orleans to celebrate the Center’s 50th anniversary. Through music, food, and stories, traditional artists…
The First Musical Evening Sponsored by the American Folklife Center (Part 1)
Published: May 18, 2026 15:00
On February 19, 1976, in what could be considered the first official action of the American Folklife Center, the Library of Congress hosted a reception to celebrate the passage of the American Folklife Preservation Act, which established the Center as part…
The Veterans History Project: Our Favorite Sources in The Source
Published: May 15, 2026 14:00
The Source, the Library’s new experiential gallery for kids and teens age 8 to 15, introduces young people to collections across the Library—including the Veterans History Project. Learn more from VHP’s newest staff member, who previously worked on The…
In His Heart, a Researcher: Pete Welding Builds His Collection
https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2026/05/in-his-heart-a-researcher-pete-welding-builds-his-collection/
Published: May 13, 2026 16:38
The Pete Welding collection was compiled by leading blues and Jazz journalist and record producer Pete Welding throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Welding had a long and diverse career in which he wrote liner notes for 300 albums by everyone from Shuggie Otis…