Score a home run with a spirit-rousing musical play about the “other” major league! This updated hit from nationally recognized arts leader Michael Bobbitt and tunesmith John Cornelius chronicles the struggles and triumphs of pioneering […]
Category: Children’s Programs
Feb 17 Celebrate Black History with PG County Memorial Library
Culture Queen engages your royal children in motivating music, marvelous movement and super storytelling activities inspired by the Kings and Queens of Black History! Black History is World History and Culture Queen sure knows how […]
Feb 17 & 18: FREDERICK DOUGLASS BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
This year’s programs and activities will honor the legacy and activism of Frederick Douglass and his connection to the Anacostia community in which his historic home lies. There will be community lectures, dramatic performances, hands-on kids […]
Feb13 Meeting Mr. Lincoln $
What would you say if you got to meet one of the greatest presidents of all time? While on an errand for seamstress Elizabeth Keckley, young Eliza finds a barefoot, uneducated country boy sneaking through […]
Feb10 “Cooking Up History: Carnival and Haitian Food Traditions” 1 PM
Explore the cuisine of Carnival and how communities in the Caribbean and U.S. celebrate this holiday through food. The museum has partnered with the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, D.C.and the Smithsonian’s […]
Feb 10 ACM 50th Anniversary Mardi Gras Family Day! 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary, we are pulling out all the stops. For the first time ever, the museum will hold its annual Mardi Gras event in our own 2,500 square foot main gallery! […]
Feb8 Exploring Africa
The South Bowie Library will explore Africa! One of the largest continents in the world. During the three-part series, you will discover fun historical facts, culture, entertainment and art. All ages are welcome! 7:00 – […]
Feb8 Coretta Scott King Book Award Storytime
Bring the Family for a storytime celebrating Coretta Scott King Award books and make-your-own kente cloth. 4:00 – 4:30 PM South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie, MD 20721 (301) 850-0475 The Coretta Scott King […]
Feb6 Black History Month Comic Book Art
For this Black History Month program, students will practice drawing popular black superheroes and historical figures. Presented by Williams Jones of the Afrofuturism Network. Basic techniques of comic book art will be demonstrated in this program. […]
26Feb, 2-5pm Portrait Story Days
Portrait Story Days – Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Listen to a story and create art inspired by someone in our collection. In partnership with Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, […]
