Spotlight Talk: The Washington Monument
As part of a series of short talks focused on works in the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection not on public display, Curator Kasey Sease will share artifacts related to the Washington Monument’s design and construction. See illustrations of the monument’s original design, fundraising certificates signed by U.S. presidents and photographs from the construction site.
The 15-minute talk will be followed by a chance to explore our research center and non-circulating library.
About the Collection
The Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection traces the founding and evolution of Washington, D.C., as a city and a national capital. It includes nearly 2,000 prints, maps, manuscripts, books, newspapers, broadsides and photographs. The collection was donated to the George Washington University in 2011 by real estate developer and philanthropist Albert H. Small. Learn more about the collection
About Kasey Sease
Curator of the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection since 2023, Kasey Sease activates the collection for exhibitions and research, and engages students and scholars with the Albert H. Small Center for National Capital Area Studies. Dr. Sease holds a Ph.D. in American history from the College of William and Mary, and is a former managing editor of Washington History magazine.
How to Participate
This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so please register in advance to reserve your spot. The group will meet in the museum lobby at 3 p.m.
Additional Information
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