Quick Info
| Profession | Historian, museum administrator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Pomona Valley, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Anthea M. Hartig
21/07/2026
Hartig testified before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, becoming the first senior Smithsonian official publicly questioned by Congress over the administration's effort to reshape the institution. She rejected the White House's claims of ideological bias and said the museum does not take sides in American political debates. Her testimony followed a White House report that criticized the museum's presentation of American history.
07/07/2026
The White House released a report criticizing the Smithsonian Institution and specifically singled out Anthea M. Hartig. It accused her of promoting political activism and questioned how the museum presents American history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History |
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| Notable Role | First woman to lead the National Museum of American History |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
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| Master's | University of California, Riverside (MA) |
| Doctorate | University of California, Riverside (PhD) |
Career
| Current/Recent Position | Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History |
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| Previous Position | Executive director and CEO of the California Historical Society |
| Start of Smithsonian Role | 18/02/2019 |
| Other Previous Role | Director of the Western Region for the National Trust for Historic Preservation |
| Professional Association Role | President-elect of the Organization of American Historians |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became director of the National Museum of American History in 2019. | |
| 2. Was the first woman to hold the director role at the museum. | |
| 3. Is a third-generation native of Southern California who grew up in the greater Pomona Valley. | |
| 4. Raised over $20 million during her tenure at the California Historical Society. |
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