Press Club members get exclusive look into the life of "Notorious RGB"
The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum treated Nation Press Club members to an inside look into the life and times of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg during a guided tour on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
The traveling exhibit, which originated at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles and is based on the best-selling book, “Notorious RGB: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsberg,” explores Ginsberg’s personal experiences and public service through artifacts, photographs, and documents. Museum communications specialist Maura Scanlon escorted the group through the exhibit, explaining the story behind the items on display and giving attendees a special glimpse into the events that shaped Ginsberg’s life and jurisprudence. We learned, for example, about the extremely close relationship she had with her college boyfriend and future husband Marty Ginsberg, and how her personal experiences as a college student and young adult shaped her ideas on equality and civil rights.
After the guided tour, which was sponsored by the Club's Communicators Team, attendees were free to roam the museum, which includes Washington’s oldest “purpose-built” synagogue.The synagogue is fascinating in and of itself, especially the way it was architecturally integrated into the museum. The exhibits enlighten visitors about Jewish life in Washington from the 1850s to today.
While the RBG exhibit closes on Dec. 4, the museum has much to offer researchers, scholars, and those interested in learning about the development of life and culture in the national capital region over the decades. The museum is located at 575 3rd St., NW in Washington, DC,