Lasers aren’t just for sci-fi fans. This is the story of the first laser ever made
Museum of Artifacts That Made America
From the first video games to the cotton gin; how do the inventions of the past impact the world around us today?
Tennis for Two
The story of Tennis for Two: America’s very first video game.
The Chapstick Spying Device
This is the story of a spy device disguised as chapstick tubes that played a key part in America’s most infamous burglary, *hint* it involves Nixon.
Invention of the Cotton Gin
The story of the infamous, cotton gin – an 18th century invention used by African-American slaves that changed the United States for the better and the worse.
Keds, America’s First Sneakers
This is the story of Keds, the sneakers that sparked a footwear revolution in not just America but the whole world!
The Windshield Wiper
The story of Mary Anderson and the Windshield Wiper – an invention that happened by a stroke of fate!
Alexander Hamilton’s Writing Desk
Alexander Hamilton’s writing desk was used to draft some of the most important documents in US history
The A7L Space Suit
It’s one small step for fashion, one giant leap for space exploration. This is the story of the A7L Space Suit worn by Neil Armstrong
DJ Kool Herc’s Turntables
How did DJ Kool Herc’s turntables change American music and music culture in the 20th century?