Reflecting on the National Anthem

This special exhibit from 2021 was part of the inaugural Civic Season, an initiative of Made by Us from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July.
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Reflecting on the National Anthem

A Virtual Exhibit from Gadsby's Tavern Museum

As we look toward the nation's 250th birthday in 2026, let's take a closer look at our national anthem -- or should we say anthems? This special exhibit, shown at the Museum in 2021, was part of the inaugural Civic Season, an initiative of Made by Us. See the exhibit panels below.

Reflecting on the National Anthem, with a flag background
Reflecting on the National Anthem exhibit panel
The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit panel. The U.S. national anthem since 1931; Support for the national anthem.
Exhibit panel: Lift Every Voice and Sing: The Black national anthem since 1919
Anthem exhibit panel. A list of patriotic songs.
Exhibit panel: Star-Spangled Banner lyrics, four stanzas.
Exhibit panel: Hail Columbia lyrics
Exhibit panel: Lift Every Voice and Sing lyrics
Exhibit panel: My Country 'Tis of Thee lyrics, four stanzas
Exhibit panel: Writing the Star-Spangled Banner, and Protest Movements
Exhibit panel: Capturing the Spirit of a Nation
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Reflecting on the National Anthem, with a flag background
Reflecting on the National Anthem exhibit panel
The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit panel. The U.S. national anthem since 1931; Support for the national anthem.
Exhibit panel: Lift Every Voice and Sing: The Black national anthem since 1919
Anthem exhibit panel. A list of patriotic songs.
Exhibit panel: Star-Spangled Banner lyrics, four stanzas.
Exhibit panel: Hail Columbia lyrics
Exhibit panel: Lift Every Voice and Sing lyrics
Exhibit panel: My Country 'Tis of Thee lyrics, four stanzas
Exhibit panel: Writing the Star-Spangled Banner, and Protest Movements
Exhibit panel: Capturing the Spirit of a Nation