Smithsonian Magazine

As France Prepares to Light Up the Statue of Liberty for America’s 250th, Peek Into the History of the Symbol of Trans-Atlantic Friendship

Here’s how three French idealists—an abolitionist, a sculptor and the engineer behind the Eiffel Tower—brought the ...
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This Remarkable Statue of Liberty Model Made by the Sculptor of the Original Has a New Summer Home at the Smithsonian Castle

Artist Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s small maquette represents the big ideals of the iconic national monument in New York ...
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Who built the Statue of Liberty? The story behind America’s iconic symbol

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For nearly 140 years, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions arriving in New York City, but many Americans may not know who actually built one of the nation’s most ...

The ‘audacious’ story behind the Statue of Liberty—and how to make the most of your visit

A monument to the American “experiment,” this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site was the result of one man’s bold idea, ...

The Woman Behind the Statue of Liberty Has Been a Mystery for Generations

Who was the model for the face of liberty? Sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi had many inspirations, including this one woman.