Smithsonian Libraries and Archives "City of Knowledge" Speaker Series: In collaboration with American Institute of Physics

How did Washington, D.C. become a center of scientific thought, innovation, and influence? From the founding dreams of George Washington to the rise of the Smithsonian and other federal science institutions, this series explores the rich and complex history of science across space and time.

Through dynamic conversations with scholars, curators, and historians "City of Knowledge” uncovers how place, politics, and people intersect to shape the story of American science. Discover how institutions, communities, and ideas converged to build an intellectual legacy that continues to impact us today.