Come honor and celebrate the ancestors in this sacred burial ground that also served as a stop on the Underground Railroad Join us as we celebrate and learn more about those that were Emancipated on […]
Category: Celebrations & Commemorations
Black History is American History
Following a turbulent but momentous month, February hopefully marks a month of celebration with Black History Month. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 7pm, Saturday 8am – 4pm On Saturday enter on 12th St […]
ASALH’S Black History MONTH
Announcement of the Black History Month theme and Introduction of ASALH’s Inaugural Virtual Black History Month Festival
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Association for the Study of African American Life and History
DC Emancipation Day On-Line: April 16, 2020, at NOON
April 16th is D.C. Emancipation Day. This year, celebrate 158 years of the History of D.C. Compensated Emancipation and Learn About the First Freed. Gather to a virtual program of Speakers, On-line Exhibits, Encore of Past Parades, […]
20feb – Rayceen Pendarvis Is Living Black History, 6:30pm
Please join us for an evening of performances, interviews, artwork and more, starring emcee, columnist, community advocate, and lifelong Washingtonian Rayceen Pendarvis. Together with LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, Rayceen will guide the audience through a program […]
22feb – ASALH Annual Author’s book Signing, 10am – 12pm
Over 40 authors will sign and sell their books. A great opportunity to meet authors and have them autographed.
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 