150 Years of Wildlife Conservation History in 10 Artifacts

Historian for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mark Madison, PhD has selected 10 artifacts to bring to the Main Interior Building to tell the 150-year history of American Wildlife Conservation. Dr. Madison supervises the Heritage Branch at the National Conservation Training Center. In that role he manages the USFWS Museum and Archives with more than half a million objects.

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a valid, government-issued photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

Location - The Rachel Carson Room is located adjacent to the cafeteria in the lower level of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.