Thank you so much for your generous support as a Member of the Director’s Circle of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
We are pleased to offer a limited number of exclusive Director’s Circle passes to our next community day.
This day-long series of events is inspired by director Ava DuVernay’s cinematic installation, August 28: A Day in the Life of the People, which looks at African American history through the lens of six significant historical events that all transpired years apart on August 28th.
A Day in the Life of a People
August 25, 2018
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1833: Escaping Enslavement Capture history in this hands-on timeline activity for all ages1955: Because of Emmett Till Learn from this mixed media presentation1961: Mr. Postman Delivers and Other Hits! Enjoy DJ music celebrating this landmark Motown album and more 1963: Why Do We March? 2005: When Disaster Strikes 2008: We Are the Change |
For more information, please visit our website.
Passes are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Photo credit: Pin-back button for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.