Beer has a long and global history. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is collecting, documenting and preserving the history of beer in the United States. Check out food and drink history initiatives happening around the museum. There you can find blog posts by our brewing historian Theresa McCulla and recorded panel discussions, visit Smithsonian Sidedoor and listen to a podcast episode about American homebrewing.
Beer in the Smithsonian's Collections
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Advertising poster for beer
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Celluloid Foam Skimmer
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Beer Tray
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Beer strainer
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Cold Beer
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Advertisement from Brewing Industry Foundation
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Semiramis Elevation
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American Beer Can with Handle
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Beer straw
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Beer Case, Eigenbrot Brewing Co.
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Advertisement for Beer
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Beer Mug
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Advertising poster for bock beer
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ElectroLight Beer
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“Tapster” for Opening Beer Cans
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Brass Beer Sign
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Girl eating hot dog and drinking beer
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Ganter Bier [Ganter Beer]
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KCOR Beer Mug
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Advertising poster for beer
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Glass, beer
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Album: Pickwick Beer
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25c Beer revenue stamp single
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$1 Beer revenue stamp proof single