D.C.-Area Residents Rally and March to Save Anacostia Community Museum

August 13, 2025

Residents of Washington D.C. organized a protest march to save the Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) after learning its funding had been zeroed out in the Smithsonian Institution's budget with Trump administration support. About 30 participants marched 1. 3 miles from the museum to the Go-Go Museum and Café, wearing "Save Our Museum" t-shirts and chanting to raise awareness.

Who is affected

Visitors and supporters of the Anacostia Community Museum
Washington D.C. residents, particularly those in the Black community
Ward 8 community members who use the museum for various activities
Children who learn about their history at the museum
Local residents who benefit from the museum's programs like farmers markets and Kwanzaa activities

What action is being taken

The "Save Our Museum" committee is organizing protest marches and raising awareness
A social media campaign is being launched to save the museum
The U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee is working on legislation that would restore the $3 million cut
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton's office is working to restore funding through House processes
Community members are actively participating in demonstrations and rallies

Why it matters

The Anacostia Community Museum chronicles the history of the Black community
The museum serves as a community gathering place and educational resource
It provides multiple services including hosting farmers markets and cultural activities
According to rally speakers, the defunding is part of a broader pattern of attempts to erase Black history and communities
The museum has personal significance to many residents and has influenced career paths and community involvement

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer