About this episode
Jennifer Sieck discusses her work curating the We Make History exhibition at the Anacostia Community Museum.
Jennifer Sieck (she/her) has been sharing stories of metropolitan Washington, D.C., through the Anacostia Community Museum’s collection and archives since 2018. In addition to curating We Make History , her recent projects include DC Women Speak and spotlights on D.C. artists and musicians. She holds an interdisciplinary PhD from George Washington University, specializing in African American literature and history. We Make History opens on May 30, 2026, the 185th anniversary of the day Adam Francis Plummer began his diary, one of the centerpieces of the show. It closes in January 2028. More info at https://anacostia.si.edu/wemakehistory
People in this episode
Guest: Jennifer Sieck
Topics covered
- history
- African American literature
- Washington D.C.
- community stories
- cultural exhibitions
Keywords
- Jennifer Sieck
- Anacostia Community Museum
- We Make History
- Washington D.C.
- African American history
- cultural exhibitions
- DC Women Speak
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Anacostia Community Museum
Books & works: DC Women Speak, diary of Adam Francis Plummer
Places: Washington, D.C.
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