Oral history interview with Hazel Evans

Hazel Evans recalls attending workshops, interning, and eventually working for the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum (now Anacostia Community Museum) over the course of thirteen years. She remembers learning silk screening, photography, and many other skills that she continued to use throughout her life. She recalls the many exhibits that taught her about the neighborhood, and African American history, and how caring and close the museum staff were in the early days. She shares stories about staying up all night and putting together various exhibits, and describes her relationship with John Kinard, recalling how he was a central guiding force for the museum. She also describes the loss of community she felt happened when the museum relocated to Fort Stanton Park The recording starts in the middle of the interview. There is some background noise, but the interview can be heard clearly throughout. Exhibition mentioned: Anacostia story: 1680-1930.