Join from the comfort of your home for an at-home online talk with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch.

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. Take part in our conversation with Tom Crouch about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation. A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration.

Digital live-stream is on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.