Jul

Help the Anacostia Community Museum celebrate its 55th anniversary

Be part of “Portraits By The People,” a new initiative from the Anacostia Community Museum. Continue reading Help the Anacostia Community Museum celebrate its 55th anniversary

Mar

Women’s History Meets the FUTURES

To celebrate Women’s Futures Month, the Smithsonian hosts #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit, featuring 120 statues depicting Women-in-STEM Ambassadors—leaders in their fields with a commitment to inspire the next generation. Continue reading Women’s History Meets the FUTURES

Feb

Raven and the Box of Daylight

Before here was here, Raven was a white bird, and the world was in darkness… Continue reading Raven and the Box of Daylight

Jan

Social Justice curator Monica Montgomery has big dreams

Montgomery spoke with the Torch about creating a more inclusive museum experience. Continue reading Social Justice curator Monica Montgomery has big dreams

Jan

A year outside the museum walls

Melanie Adams, director of the Anacostia Community Museum, reflects on the challenges of bringing the museum outside when COVID prevents visitors from coming inside. Continue reading A year outside the museum walls

Dec

The FUTURES are bright

“All that you touch You Change. All that You Change Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change.” Continue reading The FUTURES are bright

Nov

What excites me about the new FUTURES exhibition

One of Smithsonian’s most storied buildings is reopening with an eye toward humanity’s great potential. Continue reading What excites me about the new FUTURES exhibition

Nov