This commemorative exhibit remembers the story of the only documented lynching victim in St. Mary's County, Maryland, and discusses this difficult topic as it relates to the future of the […]
Learn about Alexandria’s African American history from King Street north to Cross Canal with this 1-mile tour. Grab your smartphone and pull up the StoryMap as you walk the trail […]
This seven-acre park is an oasis within the City of Alexandria. Dedicated as a memorial to African American contributions to Alexandria’s history, it encompasses the Black Baptist Cemetery established in […]
There are many ways to pitch in when it comes to shaping the future of our nation — from demonstrating to investigating. Whether you prefer being on the front lines […]
The Globe Poster Printing Corp. was founded in 1929 in Baltimore, MD. In the decades following, Globe developed a signature style - bold, blocky and vibrant - and became the […]
Whether you’re gathering for Juneteenth or July 4th, on a picnic or a BBQ, Thanksgiving isn't the only time of year you can entertain a debate over a meal. And […]
Glimpse the future of heritage conservation from some of the people shaping it: graduate students at the University of Southern California. Why do we save places? For whom? Who decides? […]
Frances Brand was an eccentric artist and activist in Charlottesville, VA during the later 20th century. Between 1974 and 1978, Brand painted 157 portraits of individuals she met and admired […]
The Great Americans Medal is awarded for lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals. Explore the stories of each honoree through biographies and recorded interviews with David M. Rubenstein. Their […]
Behind every invention, there is a story. Discover those stories here. From Chinese-born scientist Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu who changed what we know about the atomic world to Garrett Morgan - […]
This summer we are partnering with our friends at the History Co:Lab to encourage everyone to discover their Civic Superpower and participate in using Legography (Legos + photography) to share […]