
A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story
Welcome to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Plan Your Visit
What's Happening at the Museum
A look at all the upcoming programs and events

Special Commemoration
Black Liberation and the Vietnam War
Vietnam was the training ground for many African American junior military personnel who went on to valuable service in the military and American society.

Collection Story
Victory at Home and Abroad: African American Army Nurses in World War II
Two women who served in the Army Nurse Corps—Lt. Louise Lomax and Maj. Della Raney—are represented in the museum’s collection via scrapbooks they compiled during the war.

Digital Resource
A Legacy of Service
Explore an interactive timeline of African American military contributions and the fight for freedom on Searchable Museum.