2608 - Rummaging Through America’s Attic: The Smithsonian (Jeff Milsteen)
Course Description
Join Jeff Milsteen for a stroll through the past, present and future of the largest museum complex in the world. Most of us have fond memories of spending a family vacation being dragged down the mall on a hot summer day in Washington D.C. Whether you were the one doing the dragging or the one being dragged, or even if you’ve never visited any of the Smithsonian’s museums, you will enjoy this stroll through the fascinating history of the institution, learning how it was founded, how it is governed and the scope of its collections. We’ll also explore some of the more interesting, and even bizarre, artifacts currently held in the Smithsonian’s vast collection.
Bio: Jeff has been an avid photographic enthusiast for over 30 years. He is a past president and five-time Photographer of the Year of the Southeastern Photographic Society. His work has been featured in a number of publications and exhibitions, most recently in a solo exhibition at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center entitled "Shuttered: The Art of Abandoned Places." His work can be seen online at www.milsteen.smugmug.com. Jeff received a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and a J.D. from Emory University. Prior to his retirement, he served for 19 years as Chief Deputy Attorney General of Georgia.