Lonnie Bunch III's interest in the past began with an incomplete story. His grandfather, a sharecropper-turned-dentist, ... 21 libraries and the National Zoo. Sponsor Message ...

Lonnie Bunch was the first director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. He shepherded the collection of more than 40,000 items and the creation of the ...

He will become the first African American to lead the Smithsonian, which includes the world’s largest museum, education and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoological Park.

Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. He assumed his position June 16, 2019. As Secretary, he oversees 21 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers and ...

The founding director of the Smithsonian's museum about African-American history will now lead the entire system of museums and parks.The Smithsonian Institution on Tuesday named Lonnie Bunch as ...

Lonnie G. Bunch III, best known as the director of the iconic National Museum of African American History and Culture, will be the Smithsonian Institute's first Black secretary.

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoological Park. Bunch expects to lead a more active ...

The founding director of the Smithsonian's museum about African American history will now lead the entire system of museums and parks. The Smithsonian Institution on Monday named Lonnie Bunch as ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - When Lonnie Bunch started working on the Smithsonian’s first black museum, he had no collection, no building and one employee. The Smithsonian Institution rewarded the founding ...

WASHINGTON — The founding director of the Smithsonian’s museum about African American history will now lead the entire system of museums and parks.