Museum Director Defends Historical Narrative | Annapolis News

Anthea Hartig, the first woman to lead the National Museum of American History, fiercely defends her institution against a White House report labeling her leadership “radical” and “untrustworthy.” Testifying before a House Oversight subcommittee, she rejected claims that the museum’s exhibits promote a divisive “woke” agenda, insisting instead that its mission is to present an evolving, inclusive narrative of American history — one that honors complexity, not erasure. While some Republican lawmakers criticized the museum for framing history as a perpetual power struggle, Hartig emphasized the museum’s neutrality in political debates and its commitment to expanding historical voices through expert curation and public programming. The clash underscores a national debate over how history should be told — and who gets to decide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a316fff6f3e3339