National Museum of African American History and Culture: 10th Anniversary: Building the Collection of the National Museum of African History and Culture: Building a Collection, Preserving a Legacy

At the National Museum of African American History and Culture s dedication ceremony in 2016, civil rights activist and venerated congressman John Lewis proclaimed, 'Oh, say!What a dream can do!' This volume, published to celebrate the Museum s tenth anniversary, captures that vision through stories told by those collecting and caring for the objects.From the historically profound, such as the miraculous recovery and resurrection of a WWII era plane used to train Tuskegee Airmen; to the searingly poignant personal keepsakes belonging to the famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, whose family carefully preserved them for generations. The breadth of the collection is extraordinary, spanning visual art, photography, film, and historical artifacts from the seventeenth century to the present.Each object carries its own story and distinctive journey, reflecting the collaboration, care, and commitment required to bring this national museum to life.Other incredible highlights include the Johnson P