a person who solicits contributions or pledges. 2. a gathering held for such solicitation: a fund-raiser to aid the campaign of the Senate candidate. Origin of fund-raiser.
Visiting the Smithsonian. Welcome to the Smithsonian. When you visit the Smithsonian, youâre entering the worldâs largest museum, education, and research complex, with approximately 154 million artifacts and specimens in its trust for the American people.
Sep 12, 2016. 1  In less than two weeks, the doors of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture will open to the public, realizing a century-old vision to have a Washington museum honor the contributions of black Americans throughout history.