The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is taking shape, and JoDee Kenney speaks with Interim Director Lisa Sasaki. Planned for yet-to-be-determined site on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Sasaki said even before construction begins, digital exhibits and resources are available to view. The museum’s Advisory Council represents a diverse cross-section of women, and Sasaki said the diversity of women’s experiences throughout American History will be incorporated into the experience for visitors. Congress still needs to approve a final location and plays a role in funding, but the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is taking donations and encouraging volunteers to participate.

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You can watch the full interview with Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Interim Director Lisa Sasaki via the video player above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting Upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.