

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Film Forum: "Finding Edna Lewis"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Film screening: "Finding Edna Lewis", with producer and host Deb FreemanAbout this EventThe History Film Forum proudly presents the Emmy-winning Finding Edna Lewis with producer and host Deb Freeman.From Freetown, Virginia, to New York City, Edna Lewis carved a remarkable path. She introduced many Americans to seasonal cooking, Southern cooking—the cooking of the Black community in rural Virginia that raised her. Although she received acclaim during her lifetime, she’s not a household name today.Food storyteller Deb Freeman has made her mark through an award-winning podcast, Setting the Table, and in print across an array of high-profile publications—Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, Food52, the list goes on. Deb travels to meet—and cook!—with those who keep Miss Lewis’ legacy alive.Join us after the screening for a conversation with Deb and Joanne Hyppolite, Supervisory Curator of the African Diaspora, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.Tickets include a special Edna Lewis-inspired treat you can take with you into the theater!__The National Museum of American History welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This event is wheelchair accessible. Captioning and assistive listening devices will be provided. Additional accommodations are available upon request; please email nmahprograms@si.edu. Two weeks’ notice is preferred.Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Seating will be opened first to Eventbrite-registered attendees and then to walk-in visitors. When we reach maximum capacity, the event will be closed to the public.////////////////////////Proyección del documental Finding Edna Lewis, con la productora y presentadora Deb FreemanEl Foro de Cine Histórico se enorgullece de presentar el documental ganador del premio Emmy, Finding Edna Lewis, con la productora y presentadora Deb Freeman.Desde Freetown, Virginia, hasta la ciudad de Nueva York, Edna Lewis forjó una trayectoria extraordinaria. Introdujo a muchos estadounidenses en la cocina de temporada y en la cocina sureña —la cocina de la comunidad afroamericana rural de Virginia en la que creció—. Aunque recibió reconocimiento durante su vida, hoy no es un nombre ampliamente conocido.La narradora gastronómica Deb Freeman ha dejado huella a través de su galardonado podcast, Setting the Table, y en publicaciones de renombre como Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, Food52, entre muchas otras. Deb viaja para conocer —¡y cocinar!— a quienes mantienen vivo el legado de la señorita Lewis.Acompáñanos después de la proyección para una conversación con Deb y Joanne Hyppolite, curadora supervisora de Diáspora Africana, Museo Nacional Smithsonian de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana.¡Las entradas incluyen un obsequio especial inspirado en Edna Lewis que puedes llevar contigo al teatro!____El Museo Nacional de Historia Estadounidense da la bienvenida a visitantes de todas las edades y capacidades. Este evento es accesible en silla de ruedas. Se proporcionarán subtítulos y dispositivos de ayuda auditiva. Hay adaptaciones adicionales disponibles previa solicitud; por favor, envía un correo electrónico a nmahprograms@si.edu. Se recomienda avisar con dos semanas de anticipación.El aforo es limitado y se recomienda reservar. Los asientos se abrirán primero para los asistentes registrados en Eventbrite y luego para los visitantes sin cita previa. Cuando se alcance el aforo máximo, el evento se cerrará al público.Agenda?: 06:00 PMDoors open for event?: 07:00 PMScreening begins
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/history-film-forum-finding-edna-lewis/100001982206932294
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, business, food-drinks, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- **lat**: 38.89117280000001
- **long**: -77.0301791
- **full address**: Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, United States

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- **organizer**: National Museum of American History (https://allevents.in/org/national-museum-of-american-history/22817893)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 15 up to 15 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** National Museum of American History
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, business, food-drinks, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about History Film Forum: "Finding Edna Lewis" ?
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