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Made at the Library: Claiming Space in the Capital City of ScienceDate/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12pm Eastern Zoom Registration Link: https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/2517684200690/WN_0BWA6CFiSB2_nZg-H3owbQ Washington emerged from the Civil War as an increasingly scientific city. Its scientists forged this city of science by establishing professional networks and institutions, inserting themselves into local and national politics, and claiming local space for science and scientific expertise. Unearthing the stories of pioneering anthropologist Anita Newcomb McGee (1864-1940) and her astronomer father Simon Newcomb (1835-1909), author Vincent Femia reveals how scientists engaged in the city’s political life, and how Washington’s scientific women claimed intellectual space for themselves. Femia will be in conversation with Manuscript Division historians Josh Levy and Elizabeth Novara. Vincent L. Femia is a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Institution and a Lounsbery Research Assistant at the American Philosophical Society. He received his PhD in the History of Science from Princeton University. Made at the Library is an event series highlighting works inspired by and emerging from research at the Library of Congress. Featuring authors, artists, and other creators in conversation with Library experts, this series takes a deep dive into the process of working with the Library’s collections. The event will take place online only on Wednesday, March 11, Noon-1:00pm ET. NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov. Click here for more information.
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