The cultural heritage of the United States is rich, diverse and grounded in the contributions of many peoples. Many tangible expressions of this cultural patrimony are protected in museums, galleries, and other publicly and privately supported institutions. But no museum can preserve less tangible forms of cultural expression as effectively as those who perform them.
Native American Storytelling: Keeping Dakotah Culture Alive Through Spoken Word
Preserving Alaska’s Native Languages—One Word at a Time
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings: “A Museum of Sound"
Local Festival Sustains World Dance
Classical Cambodian Dance Thrives in California
Repatriation of Cultural Property
A selection of books, articles and websites on preserving cultural heritage