The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has been the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., since its opening in September 2016. Ronda Bernstein, BE’91, founder and director of History Preservation Inc., was instrumental in planning this special opportunity for Vanderbilt alumni and friends.
“Ronda Bernstein was amazing in facilitating access for more than 150 alumni and their guests to this world-class museum,” said Teresa Temkin, BA’11, Washington, D.C., chapter event chair and a tour volunteer at the museum. “Ronda made sure that we got the most out of our tour by going above and beyond — she even provided a booklet and map of the museum highlights so we would we able to make the most of our visit!”
Before the tour, 58 alumni and friends attended a Commodore Classroom featuring Tiffany Patterson, associate professor of African American and diaspora studies. Patterson talked about the long road that led to the creation of the museum and the story it shares about the difficult history and important contributions of African Americans.