One of the first public schools in DC for Black children. Currently houses a Museum and Archives preserving the history of DC Public Education.
Joined January 2011
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
28 Jul 2023
Yesterday, State Archivist Lopez Matthews, Kimberly Springle of @SumnerMuseum and Derek Gray of @dcpl participated in a panel at #SAA2023 discussing how DC institutions work together to promote DC history. Mayor Sharon Pratt was an amazing moderator!! #weardc #dcproud
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
31 Mar 2023
Today we are celebrating Eastern High School's centennial! Congratulations @EasternHS on 100 years as the "Pride of Capitol Hill." 💙🤍
Join us tonight for a reception honoring EHS alumni and to explore the new @schoolstoriesdc exhibit.
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
7 Nov 2022
We spent the morning at @SumnerMuseum digging deep into our #DCXQ school communities’ archives, learning about how historical context can help us think boldly about what could be possible in the future.
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
13 Dec 2022
This morning, our Redesign Core Team is visiting the @SumnerMuseum to learn from our HISTORY in order to Redesign our FUTURE! #ReThinkHighSchool | @DcpsLab @XQAmerica
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
31 Mar 2023
Joining @EasternHS to celebrate with 100 years & unveil @schoolstoriesdc exhibit.
The celebration starts with @EasternMarching & the Lady Gems đź’Ž
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Thanks to all of the students, teachers and families who helped us celebrate the opening of EverydayDC last night!! If you couldn’t make it the show is up through June 3rd @SumnerMuseum, check it out M-F, 9 to 5. Special thanks again to @pulitzercenter for your partnership!
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Seventh Annual EverydayDC exhibition opening TONIGHT from 530-730pm at @SumnerMuseum in partnership with @pulitzercenter, supported by @TheDCArts and @DCPSCornerstone Over 100 students from 10 @dcpublicschools middle schools telling THEIR story through photography!! #wearedcps
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Invite him to get a real glimpse at the opening of @EverydayDC our middle school @DCPSCornerstone at @SumnerMuseum
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
11 Mar 2023
We are always so grateful to @SumnerMuseum for being such a powerful partner to the Design Lab!
10 Mar 2023
Today we used our City As Classroom to deepen our understanding of @DunbarHSDC’s history. We are studying our past in order to reimagine our future as a community. Lots of gems and learnings today with some of my favorite people! It’s a privilege to work at Dunbar! ❤️🖤
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Sumner Museum DC retweeted
17 Jan 2023
Tonight! Thrilled to be part of this @CHRSDC free event tonight at 6:30pm! Please join us & the amazing Kimberly Springle from the @SumnerMuseum as we highlight the @PayneDCPS exhibit and reveal the stories of #WashingtonDC #schools. bit.ly/3GLOAKE
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18 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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17 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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17 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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10 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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9 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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8 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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7 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone you know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
#SANKOFA #GoBackAndFetchIt #BHM23 #BlackHistoryMonth
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6 Feb 2023
Sumner Museum is excited to share images from the Bill Webb Collection.
Please comment if you see yourself or someone ou know photos! Your memories illuminate the Proud History of Public Schools in Washington, DC.
(circa 1980s?)
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