This special exhibition traces Black feminism in Washington, D.C. from the turn of the 20th century through the civil rights and Black Power movements to today. We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist D.C. is on view on the first floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. as part of […]
As part of the History Center's pilot Civic Empathy Project, History Center staff worked with 15 of its Affiliates Program sites to develop exhibitions that prioritize building empathy and taking action to further civic engagement. Each site identified a relevant story from their community’s history and developed a small exhibit that demonstrates how civic action […]
This exhibit is by teens, for teens! The 2022-2023 GEM High School interns created an exhibit focusing on how different Gen-Z groups in Idaho come together to create communities and change. Learn more about Gen-Z advocacy in the Gem State and how teens form communities and find support in Idaho.
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recognized for her groundbreaking judicial work and commitment to gender equity and human rights, will posthumously receive the National Museum of American History's highest honor—the Great Americans Medal. Her children Jane C. Ginsburg, J.D., and James S. Ginsburg will accept the medal on their mother's behalf in this virtual […]
No matter your age or experience, if you’re a young person who cares about an issue in your community, this advocacy guide is for you. Maybe you’ve never done advocacy before. Maybe you’ve never seen anyone who looks like you speak up where you live. That means it’s even more important to get involved. If […]
Join the National Museum of American History for a discussion on the relationship between film and social change, the connection between entertainment and activism, and the history of how storytelling can make a difference. Special guests include David Linde, CEO of Participant; Dawn Porter, director of "John Lewis: Good Trouble"; and Steve James, director of […]
Read a new book this Civic Season! We recommend "History, Disrupted: How Social Media & the World Wide Web Have Changed the Past." It's a book about how social media has shaped what we know about history, and the consequences of consuming information about history online.
Women across disciplines are fighting for gender equity by revising history’s dominant narratives. Watch a conversation that explores how this rewriting extends beyond the page and into our society. Amy Padnani, creator of the New York Times “Overlooked” series; Jodie Patterson, a social activist, entrepreneur and writer; and Hilary Sample, architect, principal and cofounder of […]
Learn about these five women artists in NMWA’s collection who called Washington, D.C., home for a significant part of their lives and important contributions as teachers, mentors, and role models. Image: Alma Woodsey Thomas, Iris, Tulips, Jonquils, and Crocuses, 1969; Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 50 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Gift […]
Explore photography as a catalyst for social change. As the first guest editor in Aperture magazine’s 64-year history, Sarah Lewis defined the relationship between what we see (vision) and what we fix (justice) in the landmark 2016 “Vision & Justice” issue. By turning the pages of the magazine into a primary source for exploring visual […]
Students entering into 10th-12th grade are invited to take part in being a catalyst to furthering sustainable impact and develop skills as an SDG Changemaker.
Planning and Advocacy and Communications campaign workshop is a 90 minute session that will help inspire you to get involved politically and socially. This interactive workshop will help you think critically about how to take action on issues that you care about.