Jewish Historical Society

The Museum interprets the Jewish experience in America, with special attention to Jewish life in the state of Maryland. The Museum was founded in 1960 to rescue and restore the historic Lloyd Street Synagogue, and has become a cultural center for the Jewish community and for those interested in Jewish history and traditions. Today, the Museum campus includes the historic Lloyd Street and B'nai...

The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington and its Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum preserve, chronicle, and present the story of the local Jewish community.

We explore the unique Jewish heritage of Washington as a hometown and as the nation's capital. We are the region's foremost destination and source for American Jewish history. We engage and inspire adults and children through our exhibitions, landmark historic synagogue, public programs, and educational initiatives. We collect, preserve, and share material culture that documents the story of...

Americas leading museum of regional Jewish history. Comprised of two exhibition galleries, two historic synagogue buildings, research collections, a library, and gift shop, the Museum invites you to explore its many offerings.