Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum reopens

An important piece of history has returned to the DMV. $4.5 million later: renovations to the Anacostia Community Museum are complete. CNS-TV’s Cam Hasbrouck visited the museum to give us a look.

Lewis museum expects bright future under new management

Wanda Draper has set two goals to improve Marylanders’ and tourists’ visiting experiences at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture: Invigorate and move forward.

Smithsonian’s new museum captures sweep of the African American experience

Resilience is a key theme for the newest Smithsonian creation, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

African American Museum Kicks Off Countdown to 2016 Grand Opening

To kick off the year-long countdown to its grand opening, the museum hosted a three-night event last month to celebrate the anniversaries of three major milestones in African American history.

Three Coffins, That Bring Life to Early Maryland History, Welcomed Home

When a team of workers discovered three lead coffins dating back to the 17th century in the foundation of a long-gone chapel in St. Mary’s City, a remote historical settlement on the southern tip of Maryland and the Chesapeake’s western shore, they were in for a shock.

Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown

Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.

Maryland Artist Creates Black History Art Exhibit Inspired by Paper Dolls

Local African American museum combines poetry with visual art.

Baltimore Celebrates the Ouija Board

An exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates one of Charm City’s lesser known inventions: the Ouija Board.