Exhibitions
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To Live and Breathe: Women and Environmental Justice in Washington, D.C.May 19, 2023 – January 7, 2024Anacostia Community Museum
Explore how women of color draw on a long history of activism and advance environmental justice efforts.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin: Early and Notable EditionsFebruary 28, 2020 – February 28, 2022African American History and Culture Museum
The exhibit shows the early and notable editions of the novel in the library’s collection, as well as its interesting publishing history.
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Contemporary Muslim FashionsFebruary 28, 2020 – July 11, 2021Cooper Hewitt
Organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, this is the first major museum exhibition to explore the complex and diverse nature of Muslim dress codes worldwide.
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Emily Howland Photography AlbumMarch 25, 2019 – March 31, 2019African American History and Culture Museum
The Emily Howland photography album containing a previously unknown portrait of abolitionist and Underground Railroad-conductor Harriet Tubman is on view.
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Ella's Books: Volumes from the Library of Ella FitzgeraldJanuary 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020African American History and Culture Museum
Books that were once part of Ella Fitzgerald’s personal library are on display in the museum library’s exhibit case.
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Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American CultureJune 8, 2018 – June 2, 2019African American History and Culture Museum
This exhibition explores the era that shaped Oprah Winfrey’s life and early career in TV, her talk show that dominated daytime TV for 25 years, and the ways in which she has influenced American popular culture.
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In Her Words: Women's Duty and Service in World War IFebruary 2, 2018 – September 5, 2018Postal Museum
Through the letters and artifacts of four women, visitors can explore unique, personal perspectives on life, duty, and service during the war.
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Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in AmericaJanuary 15, 2010 – April 25, 2010S. Dillon Ripley Center
See rare artifacts and photographs from more than 400 communities that explore the role of Catholic sisters in American life.
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Amelia Earhart's Personal CollectionNovember 12, 2007 – September 21, 2013Postal Museum
Portraits of aviator Amelia Earhart tell the story of her career and pay special attention to her work on behalf of women’s rights.
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Collection of Period Costumes1914 – Before 1955Arts and Industries Building
The Collection of Period Costumes exhibition opened in 1914 in the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building.
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