Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum & Library Service! 🏅 The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. #IMLSMedals imls.gov/news/imls-name…

Happy birthday to Nat King Cole, shown here with Louis Armstrong in 1957 in a photo found in one of Louis’s scrapbooks. Legends!

In April 1968, Louis Armstrong found himself on top of the charts in England and about to open at the Latin Quarter in New York. Our latest 'That's My Home' post includes Jack Bradley photos, audio of a rare appearance on 'The Tonight Show' and more!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Louis Armstrong House Museum! Here’s an early 40s photo of Louis and Lucille sharing a kiss backstage at the Howard Theatre in Washington D. C. What are your favorite Louis Armstrong love songs?

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited the Louis Armstrong Museum and Education Center on January 25 to explore Louis Armstrong's legacy through exhibitions, his personal recordings, and memorabilia. Watch a video of her visit ow.ly/hblC50Qv0pX Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Ricky Riccardi

Our latest 'That's My Home' post takes you deep into a Louis Armstrong rehearsal and recording session in March 1968. We have dozens of Jack Bradley photos, sheet music, playback tapes, the master recordings and more--enjoy!

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To celebrate Lucille Wilson Armstrong's 110th birthday today, here's a new multimedia-heavy 'That's My Home' post centered on her widowhood. Without Lucille's vision, there would be no Louis Armstrong House Museum today. Happy Birthday, Lucille!

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We've reached Part 40 of our ongoing series chronicling the friendship between Louis Armstrong and Jack Bradley, with today's post containing some of wonderful photos Jack took at a rehearsal and recording session for 'Disney Songs the Satchmo Way.' Enjoy! …rtualexhibits.louisarmstronghouse.org/2024/01/10/the…

Louis Armstrong's longtime friend Jack Bradley was born 90 years ago today! To celebrate, here is the latest on our 'That's My Home' series on Louis and Jack, covering a rehearsal for recording date in February 1968, with Jack's photos, videos, and more!

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In our final 'That's My Home' post of 2023, we had back into the recording studio for a rare session Pops did that was overseen by Mitch Miller before heading to the Waldorf for a Christmas benefit concert played by the All Stars in December 1967. Enjoy!

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Did you know that Louis Armstrong recorded four sings singing entirely in Italian? The sessions took place in December 1967 and are the subject of our latest 'That's My Home' post, complete with dozens of Jack Bradley photos, music, videos, and more!

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Our 'That's My Home' series continues with dozens of Jack Bradley photos taken at a musicians' benefit at the Roseland Ballroom on October 30, 1967 and a Brunswick recording session two days later. Click here for the photos, music, and stories:

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Louis Armstrong had a few days off in Chicago in October 1967 and spent it hitting venues such as the London House, Mister Kelly's, and the Palmer House. Jack Bradley was there for all of it and his photos make up our latest 'That's My Home' post! …rtualexhibits.louisarmstronghouse.org/2023/12/06/the…

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Now, swing out on that turkey—and pass the Swiss Kriss!

Our latest 'That's My Home' post takes us to a Brunswick session from October 9, 1967 and a taping of the 'Tonight Show' two days later. Jack Bradley was there for both and we have his photos plus other treasures from our Archives to tell the story!
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Louis and Lucille Armstrong celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering of friends in their Corona, Queens home. Jack Bradley was there with his camera and his photos are at the center of our latest 'That's My Home' post!

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Louis Armstrong wrote the songs of Harlem and he brought that music to the world. Every single one of his notes are written in the heart of New York City and the Louis Armstrong House Museum will play those tunes for generations to come.