This online exhibition from the Anacostia Community Museum explores over 50 years of neighborhood change in Washington, D.C. and the history of organizing and civic engagement that accompanied it. 

Use this exhibition guide to share supporting information about the “A Right to the City”, timely exhibition from the Anacostia Community Museum. As Washington, D.C. neighborhoods experience rapid and profound transformations, the exhibition highlights the stories of six Washington neighborhoods and the unsung heroes who have shaped them. This exhibition gives students an opportunity to reflect upon the evolution of the nation’s capital, leaves us with important questions about its future, and consider similar connections in their own communities.