WASHINGTON — The Anacostia Community Museum, one of the Smithsonian museums dedicated to exploring the rich history, culture, and experiences of local communities, was a new opportunity to learn, reflect, and appreciate the stories that shape our shared history.
The museum recently reopened with several new exhibitions; each offering visitors a unique perspective. On the Record explores how communities preserve their histories through photographs, oral histories, newspapers, music, and personal archives, demonstrating that history is often recorded by those who live it. Portals to the Past invites visitors to discover connections between the past and present through objects, places, and personal stories that reveal the enduring impact of history on our daily lives. Game Changers and Scorekeepers celebrates the individuals, organizations, and communities that have transformed sports, highlighting how athletics can inspire social change, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations. District of Creativity showcases the remarkable artistic talent, innovation, and cultural expression found throughout Washington, D.C., celebrating the people and neighborhoods that make the nation's capital such a vibrant creative community. Together We Make History reminds us that history is created every day through the actions of ordinary people. By sharing our stories, preserving our experiences, and supporting our communities, we all contribute to the historical record.
Each exhibition encourages visitors to see history not as something confined to the past, but as something we continue to create together every day.
