Smithsonian Institution secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, author of the 2019 book A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump, discusses how museums play a crucial role in helping Americans understand the nation’s complex past. Last month, in the wake of mounting scrutiny from the Trump administration, Bunch announced that he will be stepping down from the Smithsonian at the end of the year. Followed by Q&A and signing. 6–8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free. Preregistration requested at tinyurl.com/UMAmerica-at-250. (734) 936–3518.