Quick Info
| Profession | Historian, museum administrator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | XX/XX/1964 |
| Birthplace | Pomona Valley, California, U.S. |
Latest News about Anthea M. Hartig
07/07/2026
A White House report criticized the Smithsonian Institution and singled out Anthea M. Hartig, citing her repeatedly in its allegations of political activism and claims about how the museum presents American history. The report also referenced remarks she made to students about history as a tool for social justice.
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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 |
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 |
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. |