Meet the Expert: The History of Sandwiches

Name: Meet the Expert: The History of Sandwiches
Start: 2026-10-16T14:15:00-04:00
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Location: National Museum of American History

Fri, Oct 16 · 2:15 PM National Museum of American History · National Mall

Stop by this informal session to meet curator Megan Elias and learn about the history of sandwiches.

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