Description: Smithsonian Institution Archives historian and American University professor, Dr. Pamela Henson, has managed the Smithsonian's oral history program recording important moments in Smithsonian history since 1974, and received the Smithsonian Secretary’s Gold Medal for Exceptional Service in 2014. #Groundbreaker
Description: In Memoriam: Historian and Curator, Dr. Gail Lowe, Anacostia Community Museum, led the Urban Waterway project exploring the connection of local communities with the Anacostia River as an example of urban river communities around the country. #Groundbreaker
Description: Shirley Cherkasky, public programs coordinator, National Museum of American History, and culinary historian, had several curious tasks in coordinating public programs for the Smithsonian, from hiring an Uncle Sam reenacto for July 4th to procuring the correct tree leaves for a Swiss musician to play. #Groundbreaker