Game Changers: Invention, Sports & Style at Smithsonian - National Museum of American History
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 02/15/2025
Explore how innovations in ready-to-wear clothes transformed sports, especially for women in the 1890s to today, through hands-on activities, guided exhibit tours, and engaging discussions. This all-day event invites students, families, and community members to discover their inventive identities and learn how innovation has changed the game—on and off the field.
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Event Highlights
All-Day Experiences 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM:
Interactive exhibits and activities at multiple stations, including:
- "Change Your Game"/"Cambia tu juego" Exhibit
- Object Project’s "Wheel Woman" Exhibit
- POP and USPTO Interactive Booths
- Historical Objects from the Smithsonian’s Collection
- Hands-on learning and innovation demonstrations throughout the day
Panel Discussion & Q&A 2:00 – 3:00 PM:
- Join experts and inventors to discuss the transformative power of invention in sports and fashion. Panelists include representatives from USPTO, POP, and SheFly, moderated by Eric Hintz of the Lemelson Center.
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Organization:
Smithsonian - National Museum of American HistoryLocation:
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20013-7012United States
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Phone:
(202) 633-1000Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
02/15/2025
Time:
10 am - 5:30 pm
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