About the Author: Samia Brennan

Samia Brennan has been a public affairs specialist in the central Office of Public Affairs since 2006. Previously, she worked in the press offices of the American History Museum and American Indian Museum.

Jan

Celebrate Black History Month in February

The Museum of African American History, Art and Culture is celebrating black History Month a variety of free public programs, exhibitions, events and discussions. Continue reading Celebrate Black History Month in February

Jun

‘Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection’

A fascinating exhibition shows how former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright used jewelry to convey subtle–and not so subtle–diplomatic messages. She shares some of her favorite stories in the video after the jump. Continue reading ‘Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection’

Sep

Postal Museum receives its largest donation

William H. Gross, the founder of investment management firm PIMCO and an avid stamp collector, has donated $8 million to the National Postal Museum to create a new 12,000-square-foot gallery that will be named in his honor. Continue reading Postal Museum receives its largest donation

May

David Rubenstein joins Board of Regents

President Barack Obama signed a resolution May 8 appointing David M. Rubenstein, cofounder and managing director of The Carlyle Group, a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents. Rubenstein’s six-year term as a citizen regent began immediately.

Continue reading David Rubenstein joins Board of Regents