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Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s
April 27 - September 2, 2013

See what the future might bring in the 1930s through a rare look at six-Depression era fairs that heavily influenced modernism and consumerism.
Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s was organized by the National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.
This exhibition has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities*: Because democracy demands wisdom; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
 
Supported by              
                     Ford Motor Company Fund
 




Driving America
The World’s Premier Automotive Exhibition


Centered around an unparalleled collection of historically significant vehicles, this remarkable mix of authentic artifacts, digital media, interactive play and personal accounts focuses on the enormous influence the automobile has had on American culture.

Things to See in this exhibit:
18 Interactive kiosks
Drive-In theater
Driving America Timeline
Alternatives to Cars
Racing


With Liberty and Justice
for All

"With Liberty & Justice for All" is a groundbreaking exhibit that explores the proud and often painful evolution of American freedom.

Heroes of the Sky
The sky was a new frontier in 1903, and early pioneers of aviation strove to exploit its potential for science, showmanship, and enterprise.

Presidential Limousines
From Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Kennedy, see the vehicles that transported American presidents.

Made in America
This exhibit explores the legacy of American innovators from the 18th to 20th centuries who made America a manufacturing superpower!

Driving America
The World’s Premier Automotive Exhibition

An unparalleled collection of historical vehicles and stories focusing on automotive influence on American culture.


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  The Lincoln Chair
President Abraham Lincoln was sitting in this rocking chair during the production of Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre when he was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
        educational resource  themed itinerary

  George Washington Camp Bed
Take a look at an original camp bed used by George Washington, our first president.
        educational resource  themed itinerary

  The Goldenrod
This vehicle and the spirit and ingenuity that it represents is a clear example of ordinary people taking extraordinary measures to achieve the American dream.
        educational resource 

  Wright Flyer Replica
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) commissioned The Wright Experience of Warrenton, Virginia, to build this authentic reproduction in celebration of 100 years of flight.
        educational resource 

  Gothic Steam Engine
This 30-foot-tall, 50-ton engine drove machinery used to make lead products such as pipe and sheet flashing. It was donated to the museum by John T. Lewis & Co. in 1930.
         

  Kennedy Presidential Limousine
Many Americans still remember the tragic day of November 22, 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. See the limousine in which he rode.
          themed itinerary