A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African

A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump

Founding Director Lonnie Bunch's deeply personal tale of the triumphs and challenges of bringing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to life. His story is by turns inspiring, funny, frustrating, quixotic, bittersweet, and above all, a compelling read.

In its first four months of operation, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture surpassed one million visits and quickly became a cherished, vital monument to the African American experience. And yet this accomplishment was never assured. In A Fool's Errand, founding director Lonnie Bunch tells his story of bringing his clear vision and leadership to realize this shared dream of many generations of Americans.

Outlining the challenges of site choice, architect selection, building design, and the compilation of an unparalleled collection of African American artifacts, Bunch also delves into his personal struggles--especially the stress of a high-profile undertaking--and the triumph of establishing such an institution without mentors or guidebooks to light the way. His memoir underscores his determination to create a museum that treats the black experience as an essential component of every American's identity.

This inside account of how Bunch planned, managed, and executed the museum's mission informs and inspires not only readers working in museums, cultural institutions, and activist groups, but also those in the nonprofit and business worlds who wish to understand how to succeed--and do it spectacularly--in the face of major political, structural, and financial challenges.
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer Smithsonian Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781588346681
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2019-09-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588346681

Country	USA
Brand	Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer	Smithsonian Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781588346681
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2019-09-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781588346681

A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump

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