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Experience the voices of small-town America, one story at a time. Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street is a podcast from Museum on Main Street, a program of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service that brings Smithsonian exhibitions to small-town America. Each episode is a curated journey through the stories gathered through Museum on Main Street programs. Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street offers a chance to slow down, hear from everyday Americans living in small towns, and think more deeply about one of our most precious shared resources.

Jul 2, 2025

It's getting hot outside. School is out and July 4 is just around the corner. Summer is here! What does the summer season mean to you? Americans are full of great summer stories. Whether you're meeting a bear on a road trip to Yellowstone or holding on for dear life during a wild whitewater rafting experience, we all have a summer story to tell. These stories are about much more than the fun we have. The real story is how we carry memories of special relationships with our families and friends, and relish our connections to the beauty and thrills of the natural world around us. Celebrate the summer! Get out there and have a great time!