The nation's first federally funded community-oriented museum is in Southeast Washington, the District's historic Anacostia neighborhood, just 10 minutes by car from the National Mall. The museum recently expanded its mission beyond a solely ethnic focus to include the impact of social and cultural issues on communities from both a contemporary and historical perspective. Dynamic exhibitions and programs offer novel exploration into areas that affect the lives of everyday people—work, family, housing, identity and leisure. Programs celebrate both the practical and innovative approaches that communities employ to navigate the ups and downs of life.
"The African Presence in Mexico" (opens Nov. 8). A look at the history of African contributions to Mexican culture from 1519 to present day. Organized by the National Museum of Mexican Art, this traveling show highlights the history, artistic expressions and practices of Afro-Mexicans.
"Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in the District of Columbia" looks at the phenomenal popularity and community draw of baseball played by African-Americans on segregated fields in Washington, D.C.
Although the Anacostia Community Museum does not have an on-site café, many Smithsonian museums do.
Font
Share
Email
Digg
Print
StumbleUpon
Twitter
Reddit
RSS
