Anacostia Community Museum's 'We Make History' Opens May 30

The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum will open the exhibition “We Make History” on May 30, 2025, coinciding with the 185th anniversary of the first diary entry by Adam Francis Plummer. The show, on view through January 2028, explores how Washington, D.C., area communities document their experiences and shape national narratives. Plummer’s diary is the centerpiece, alongside letters, photographs, sports memorabilia, and a musical instrument that illustrate how everyday records and cultural traditions build community stories. The museum is preparing for its 60th anniversary in 2027.