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Wednesday, February 18
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| 10:15 AM & 11:30 AM
How Old Is a Hero?
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(for ages 6-11) In this play, meet the youngest heroes of the Civil Rights Movement: Ernest Green of the Little Rock Nine, the first black student to graduate from an integrated high school; Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus before Rosa Parks did; and Ruby Bridges, who won equal rights before she could read. Share their compelling experiences and be inspired by the courage and hope of children. Features archival Civil Rights recordings. Celebrates Black History Month. Note: $6, adults; $5, children (ages 2-16); $4, Resident Members.
Tickets required; call 202-633-8700 (see Note for prices)
Repeats Feb. 19
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The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center Room 3111 Add to Outlook/iCal
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| 11 AM
"Hok-noth-da?" Listen! I have a story to tell
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(for ages 5-9) A Native staff member reads books by or about Native Americans. "Hok-noth-da?" means "Did you hear?" in the Shawnee language.
Free
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National Museum of the American Indian
Location: American Indian Museum 3rd Level, Resource Center Add to Outlook/iCal
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| 12 Noon-12:15 PM
Eugene Bullard: The First African American Military Pilot
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Dom Pisano, Aeronautics Division, discusses Eugene Bullard, the first African American military pilot. Celebrates Black History Month.
Free
Continues most Wednesdays
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National Air and Space Museum
Location: Air and Space Museum Meet at the Museum Seal, Milestones of Flight (Gallery 100) Add to Outlook/iCal
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| 1-3 PM
The Scientist Is In
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Stationed within the exhibition, a museum or NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) scientist shows collection specimens or artifacts (including some under the microscope and/or shown on a monitor) and talks with visitors about travels to various locations, field studies, collection of specimens, new discoveries, favorite topics of study, and more.
Free
Continues every Wednesday
Related Exhibition: The Sant Ocean Hall
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National Museum of Natural History
Location: Natural History Museum 1st Floor, Center, in the exhibition Add to Outlook/iCal
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Last update: January 16, 2009, 16:46 |
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