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Flag Research Center. Whitney Smith - the founder of vexillology, director of the Flag Research Center, and author of 27 flag books and hundreds of flag articles - is an expert in all aspects of flags.
The Presidio Trust's mission is to preserve and enhance the Presidio as an enduring resource for the American public. The Trust's work encompasses the natural areas, wildlife, and native habitats of the park, as well as the historic structures and designed landscapes that make the park a National Historic Landmark District. The Presidio Trust is dedicated to ensuring that visitors to this spectacular place have the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the Presidio, its place in American history, and the plants and wildlife which once thrived throughout the region.
The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research and presenting exhibitions and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today. Founded in 1804, New-York Historical has a mission to explore the richly layered history of New York City and State and the country, and to serve as a national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history.
The Smithsonian Institution: the world's largest museum and research complex, includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park.
At the Star Spangled Banner Flag House, you'll find something quite rare: A fun-filled, interactive experience where you and your entire family will become part of one of the most important stories of our nation's history - the sewing of the flag that inspired our National Anthem.
The New-York Historical Society, one of America's pre-eminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research and presenting exhibitions and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today. Founded in 1804, New-York Historical has a mission to explore the richly layered history of New York City and State and the country, and to serve as a national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history.
The Smithsonian Institution: the world's largest museum and research complex, includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park.
At the Star Spangled Banner Flag House, you'll find something quite rare: A fun-filled, interactive experience where you and your entire family will become part of one of the most important stories of our nation's history - the sewing of the flag that inspired our National Anthem.