Next Exit History

We love a good fish story... the fun is always in guessing where the exaggeration takes over #tellmeastory #gonefishin #nextexitsummerfun

Using “choreopoems”, Ntozake Shange presented a series of dramatic monologues that invoked the lives, loves, and struggles of women of color. Now in @NMAAHC's “Taking the Stage” and “A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond” and our "World-Wide Story" backpack. ow.ly/vfWL30iut9e

The Baxter Housing Terrace was the very first public housing project in Newark. Named for James M. Baxter, a prominent Newark African American educator. Now in @NMAAHC's “A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond” exhibition and our "World-Wide Story" backpack. ow.ly/TGUm30iurI5

An unknown artisan carved the image of Anansi, a central character in West African folklore, into this boat seat- showcasing a shared connection between Afro cultures. In the @NMAAHC “Cultural Expressions” exhibition and our "World-Wide Story" backpack. ttp://ow.ly/qRub30iuqTi

African American folk artist, Clementine Hunter's paintings opened a window onto the lives of African Americans living, working, and worshiping in the rural South. Now in the @NMAAHC “Visual Art” exhibition and our "World-Wide Story" backpack. ow.ly/Gshm30iuq2N

In 1867, black ranchers, including Calvin Bell, bought land and settled a ranching community in Texas known as The Settlement. The branding iron is in the collection of the @NMAAHC in the “Power of Place” exhibition and in our "World-Wide Story" backpack. ow.ly/rKRD30iupCz

On July 26, 1948, Executive Order 9981 integrated the U.S. Armed Forces. The poster is now in the @NMAAHC “Double Victory: The African American Military Experience” exhibition and our "A World-Wide Story" backpack. ow.ly/jncc30inSJ9

"These items having meaning, not just to me, but to my grove and the places those trees were planted." We're working with @NMAAHC to put their collection back on the map and make connections between people and places. ow.ly/KxbZ30inOJI

Happy Mardi Gras! This red chef’s jacket belonged to renowned New Orleans chef Leah Chase. The chef’s jacket above is now in the collection of the @NMAAHC in the “Cultural Expressions” exhibition. It is also part of the "A World-Wide Story" NxH backpack. ow.ly/QoaO30inNOf

Vacation planning really is as easy as 1, 2, 3. #PlanForVacation bit.ly/2CrWL0x

Need some help getting started on #PlanForVacation Day? Check out our new Tours page to see where our App can take you! nextexithistory.com/tours/ #nextexittravels

Americans who plan out their vacation are happier and take more time off. Fill your calendar with your bucket list, not your to-do list on National #PlanForVacation Day. bit.ly/2zNMv0F #TravelTuesday

Join us on January 30 for National #PlanForVacation Day, as we take back the calendar and plan for vacation in 2018. bit.ly/2CrWL0x

Where are you going to go? Join @ProjectTimeOff for National #PlanForVacation Day on January 30 and reclaim your days. bit.ly/2zNMv0F

2018 is a blank page. How will you fill your (vacation) days? #PlanForVacation bit.ly/2zNMv0F

Time to get over your FOMO. @SamanthaBrown and @NextExitHistory wants you to stop making excuses, and start making plans. #PlanForVacation #TravelPlanning bit.ly/2FlgsF5

U.S. Civil Rights Trail is open now! It spans 14 states, with sites in the South and North. Check out their new website to view the interactive map and their list of Top 10 Civil Rights Sites, which includes our Partners at @NMAAHC : civilrightstrail.com/

Detroit is making a comeback and the @nomadnesstribe is helping to lead the way. Read more about where their heritage tourism is taking them: ow.ly/3J3a30hx7Wl #nextexitheritagetourism

Who was the man behind the mask? What was his life like? What has this armor seen? Sometimes, an item can open up a world of wonder. #nextexitwonder #artifactimpact #ifthisthingcouldtalk

It's not too late! If you're in the D.C. area you can order your perfect holiday meal from the caterers at @NMAAHC by December 21st! ow.ly/y8Ta30hfHPD