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African American Civil War Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Slavery to Freedom: Civil War to Civil Rights The Museum's permanent exhibition portrays the extraordinary African American struggle for freedom in the United States.

AMA | Art Museum of the Americas

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized

The history of the permanent collection of the Art Museum of the Americas has roots in the former Visual Arts Unit of the Organization of American States. Under this unit, the first donation of art was received in 1949, a gift of painting by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari.

Anacostia Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History

Blair House

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Decatur House Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

General, History, Historic House

Decatur House Museum in Washington, DC is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Diplomatic Reception Rooms Dept. of State

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History

The Department of State's Diplomatic Reception Rooms are one of the greatest mirrors of America's remarkable cultural accomplishments in fine and decorative arts of the 18th and 19th centuries. Here, visiting Chiefs of State, Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers, as well as other distinguished foreign and American guests are entertained officially. The Rooms opened in 1961.

Dumbarton House

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History, Historic House, Library

This winter we are renovating the modern and preserving the historic parts of Dumbarton House. To accomplish this we will close the museum at the end of November and remain closed until the springtime. //// We are so excited for all these new changes and we hope you're excited to see the results! We'll have more information on our closing, opening, and what you can expect to see when this long-overdue project is finished. Please visit our website for details or give us a call!!

Ford's Theatre (Lincoln Museum)

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Ford’s Theatre Museum combines a remarkable collection of historic artifacts with a variety of interactive exhibits to tell the story of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. Using environmental recreations, videos and three-dimensional figures, the museum transports visitors to 19th-century Washington, where they can follow Lincoln from his arrival in Washington in 1861.

Frederick Douglas Home

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Heritage Preservation

Washington, District of Columbia

Children's, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Specialized

Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage.

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

Washington, District of Columbia

Church, History, Historical Society

We are the region's foremost destination and source for American Jewish history. We engage and inspire adults and children through our exhibitions, landmark historic synagogue, public programs, and educational initiatives. We collect, preserve, and share material culture that documents the story of the Jewish community in the Washington, D.C., region as a lens through which broader national and international history may be explored.

Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Lincoln Memorial Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

History

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

Washington, District of Columbia

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in Washington, D.C. with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction, displaying waxworks of historical and political figures, film stars, sports stars and more.

National Air And Space Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

Children's, Culture, History, Library, Military, Planetarium, Science, Specialized

The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.

National Archives Foundation

washington, District of Columbia

Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized

The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Washington, District of Columbia

Anthropology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Library, Military, Park, Science, Specialized

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will reopen on May 14. For more information regarding hours, timed entry and safety protocols, visit the museum's website.

National Museum of American History

Washington, District of Columbia

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Science

Start your visit at the Nina and Ivan Selin Welcome Center for information to help you plan your day at the Museum. Here you can find out what programs are happening that day or pick up a map. If you have a specific question or need assistance, ask one of our friendly visitor services staff.

National Museum of Crime & Punishment

Washington, District of Columbia

Culture, History, Science, Specialized

Where else can you explore the history of crime and punishment, experience driving and shooting simulators, and learn the real CSI procedures? At the National Museum of Crime & Punishment you explore all this and more.

National Museum of the American Indian

Washington, District of Columbia

History

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American Public Gardens Association Conference

June 5 - 8, 2023

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Fort Worth, Texas

Hosted by: American Public Gardens Association - APGA

American Public Gardens Association Conference

Monday, June 5 - Thursday, June 8, 2023

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Fort Worth, Texas

Hosted by: American Public Gardens Association - APGA

We are looking toward "New Horizons" as we embark upon the planning for the 2023 Annual Conference

This year's Annual Conference will occur in early June in an effort to get ahead of the Texas heat! Additionally, in an effort to respect our members' desires for a shorter conference, we will provide optional tours and workshops on Monday, June 5th, followed by three session-packed, inspirational conference days Tuesday, June 6th - Thursday, June 8th.

This year's conference will not be available virtually, we will return to offering in-person only in an effort to streamline Association resources and planning

As our nation continues to struggle with polarizing issues and an unstable economy affecting all of us in different ways, the American Public Gardens Association remains focused on how to keep our public horticulture industry resilient and thriving amid such political turmoil. Supporting all of our Member gardens equitably is what we do at the Association no matter where our Members are located across the country or the globe, regardless of the policies and laws of that state or region.

We remain committed to hosting the 2023 Annual Conference in Ft. Worth and Dallas, Texas, with hundreds of our Member gardens as we highlight and celebrate the wonderful public gardens throughout the state.

2023 American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago

June 23 - 29, 2023

Chicago, Illinois

Hosted by: American Library Association

2023 American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago

Friday, June 23 - Thursday, June 29, 2023

Chicago, Illinois

Hosted by: American Library Association

The American Library Association invites you to attend/exhibit and meet face-to-face with more than 12,000 librarians from around the country at ALA's Annual Conference & Exhibition - exhibit dates: June 23-26, 2023, in Chicago, IL. //// Following the strong return to face-to-face events for ALA, the Annual Conference in Chicago promises to be a blockbuster. The largest in person library event in the world and largest book event in North America, ALA Annual is not to be missed.

For more information, please call 630-929-7976 or email ala@heiexpo.com.

ASSOCIATION OF NATURE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

August 21 - 25, 2023

The Ecology School

Saco, Maine

Hosted by: Association of Nature Center Administrators

ASSOCIATION OF NATURE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25, 2023

The Ecology School

Saco, Maine

Hosted by: Association of Nature Center Administrators

THE ANCA ANNUAL SUMMIT provides the unique experience of connecting with other nature and environmental learning center administrators in person. There is no better way to discuss and share your questions, challenges, and lessons learned than directly with your peers at this empowering event. The 2023 Summit will take place August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine. Please check our website later for more information.

For more information, please call 435-787-8209.

2023 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 6 - 9, 2023

Boise, Idaho

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

2023 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

Wednesday, September 6 - Saturday, September 9, 2023

Boise, Idaho

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

AASLH2023: “I, Too, Am America

The 2023 conference theme “I, too, am America” is inspired by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes’s 1926 poem “I, Too” where he stakes his claim on the evolving promise of an inclusive nation by stating “I, too, am America.” His demand tests the promise of the preamble. His poem demonstrates that, despite the country’s segregated society and exclusion of Blacks from the American identity, as a Black man, Hughes was also an American. The 2023 AASLH Annual Conference theme draws on the broadening concept of American identity that is found in Making History At 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial

Our 2023 conference is a call for an engaging examination of identity through creativity, innovation, and compelling discussion. From women’s suffrage in 1896 to the Native American struggle for civil and human rights to the preservation and interpretation of Japanese internment camps to the ever-evolving demographics, Idaho reflects the ongoing discussion of American identity. Join us in Boise as we gather and explore our collective identity.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2023 Conference

September 20 - 22, 2023

Lexington County Museum

Lexington, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2023 Conference

Wednesday, September 20 - Friday, September 22, 2023

Lexington County Museum

Lexington, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The South Carolina Federation of Museums invites you to participate in our annual conference, September 20-22, 2023, hosted by the Lexington County Museum with support of the Town of Lexington.

The annual SCFM conference provides an opportunity to museum professionals, volunteers, and advocates alike to promote education, networking, and advancement of museum best practices. Whether a past exhibitor or first time attendee, we're excited to have you join us for our three-day conference event

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