Conference to mark the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Future of the African American Past, a landmark conference featuring leading historians bringing fresh insights to long-standing questions about the field of African American history, will be held in Washington, DC, on May 19-21, 2016 to celebrate the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. While attendance capacity has been reached, a waitlist is available. The event will also be streamed online for the public. View the conference website.