Register to attend a one-on-one session with preservation specialists and receive a professional review of your family treasures and heirlooms. As our guests, you will gain insight into the historical significance of your items and learn best practices to assist in preserving your personal collections for generations to come. This special session is inspired by […]
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 25th at 7:00pm for a special night of community, culture, and trivia! Inspired by the National Museum of African American History & Culture exhibit, At the Vanguard, we are highlighting HBCU culture, legacy, and impact through a trivia night hosted in partnership with Soul Brain Trivia! Bring a squad or come solo […]
Join Kenya Miles, founder of Blue Light Junction, for a virtual workshop exploring earth pigments, local plants, and the creative legacy of George Washington Carver. Participants will paint a preprinted bandana featuring Carver, plants and other imagery from his practice, using earth pigments. With hands-on guidance, Kenya will introduce participants to plants that yield colors […]
Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
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Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
This website contains links to or from third-party sites that are not under the control of the Smithsonian. Click here for the Smithsonian Terms of Use regarding Third Party Websites. The appearance of external links on the Smithsonian’s websites or social media accounts does not constitute an official endorsement on behalf of the Smithsonian.
