The donation to the museum during Women's History Month highlights Vernon's business acumen and achievement.
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Empowering people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.
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Exhibitions on a range of topics offer firsthand experiences with treasures of American history.
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We collect artifacts of all kinds—from gowns to locomotives—to preserve an enduring record of our past for the American people.
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Women’s History Month
During Women’s History Month in March, learn about the museum's activities and resources relating to women’s history.
Smithsonian Jazz: Jazzed About Art
Kick off Jazz Appreciation Month with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra as they offer a program filled with rhythm, texture, and color, showcasing the work of prominent 20th–century visual artists. April 1, 7 p.m. Tickets required.
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Between 12th and 14th Streets
Washington, D.C.
