Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat"

History Explorer Podcast: The Sioux City Ghosts

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:35:57 GMT

In this episode of the History Explorer podcast series, listen as archivist Reuben Jackson discusses the Sioux City Ghosts, an African-American travelling baseball team and swing band from the 1930s. The teacher’s guide includes links to the podcast in two formats and related images.

Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:48:15 GMT

This online exhibition highlights artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and will introduce students to the pioneering men and women who dominated their sports; championed their country, race, or sex; and helped others to achieve. Both on and off the playing field, these undaunted individuals broke records for themselves and broke barriers for us all. Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers portrays athletes from more than a dozen sports.

Join America at Play

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:30:30 GMT

Discover America's favorite pastimes, sports and hobbies through the use of brief articles, images, video and audio clips, trivia questions and an interactive game entitled "Batter Up." Students will gain a unique perspective of American history by using this resource from the Library of Congress. Explore the history of some of America's most popular activities with sections on dance, baseball, vacationing, quilting and patriotic celebrations.