The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. The Smithsonian was chartered on August 10th of 1846 after a notable monetary contribution by scientist, James Smithson. The institution holds exhibits of all kinds including items from the realms of history, science, art, culture, and more. Join us for today's history lesson and learn all about this great institution. br br That Was History is an educational, history channel with a laid back feel. TWH was founded by Cliff Langston and Jeremy Payne. Each episode contains a historical event and facts that correspond to a particular date. Join the That Was History community and start getting your daily history update, today! br br RESOURCES:br br br br br SUBSCRIBE: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: WEBSITE: EMAIL: thatwashistory2012@gmail.