The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will reopen its doors to the public on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The reopening will mark the completion of a two-year, $85 million renovation of the building’s center core and internal infrastructure. The centerpiece of the renovation is a specially designed viewing gallery for the 200-year-old Star-Spangled Banner. The renovation was funded through a public-private partnership with $46 million in federal funds and the remaining $39 million from individuals, foundations and corporations.