On Juneteenth
• May 21, 2021

In On Juneteenth, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed tells the sweeping story of Juneteenth’s integral importance to American history and provides a historian’s view of the country’s long road to […]

Can Congress Reform Itself Again?
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Over the years Congress has embraced reforming the institution, but that process often was voter driven. Congress has also periodically looked inwards and asked if its processes are in lockstep […]

Destroying Segregation: The Personal Mission of Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray
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Attorney and Civil Rights icon Fred Gray played a pivotal role in the push for equality. Through landmark victories representing the likes of Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King […]

Celebrating the 26th Amendment: Young Women and the Vote Today
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In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment, join the National Archives Foundation for a virtual program exploring the history of civic engagement among youth, the impact that […]

Virtual Concert | Congressional Chorus presents ¡VIVA LA MÚSICA! The Sounds of Latin America
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The Congressional Chorus is excited to premiere our final virtual concert of the 2020-2021 season – ¡Viva La Música! The Sounds of Latin America – available to stream on Saturday, […]

Renwick Invitational 2020 Virtual Studio Tour with Rowland Ricketts 
• April 23, 2021

Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m. ET Enjoy a behind-the-scenes virtual studio tour and artwork demonstration by Rowland Ricketts, one of the artists featured in Forces of Nature: Renwick Invitational 2020. Discover more […]

Art Signs Online: Artful Conversations in ASL
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Thursday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. ET Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute gallery conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is […]

See Me Online at SAAM 
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Wednesday, May 5, 2 p.m. ET Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a virtual program designed for art lovers with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. Enjoy […]

Virtual May Day Family Celebration
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Virtual May Day Family Celebration Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. ET Celebrate spring and learn more about art and environmental conservation with our virtual May Day family program. Explore how […]