Our conference this year marks the 51st DC History Conference! It is taking place on April 3 – 6, 2025; with some sessions happening at the DC History Center’s home at the Carnegie Library (Thursday), […]
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DC history conference thursday-sunday, April 3-6
The DC History Conference is co-presented by the DC History Center, DC Public Library, and HumanitiesDC, and supported by organizational partners and a volunteer planning committee. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE The DC History Conference is […]
celebrate national women’s history month
Events begin with the Women of Valor: The Six Triple Eight program, featuring retired colonel of the U.S. Army, Edna W. Cummings, Saturday, March 1st at 1:00 pm The event will begin with an open […]
Workshop: Capturing Perspectives with Jada Imani M | 27feb@6-7:30pm
Today @ Apple | Apple Carnegie Library | 801 K St NW Washington DC 20001 Celebrate the creativity of the DMV music scene with photographer Jada Imani M. She’ll share her passion for photography and […]
39th Anniversary Celebration of Bishop Melvin G. Brown | 23feb@11am – 1pm
39th Anniversary Celebration of Bishop Melvin G. Brown Service that will Honor him as a Humanitarian, Scholar, Bishop and Pastor.
“Queer Awakenings” Pride Poetry Workshop | 18feb@6:30-8:30pm
Arts Club of Washington I 2017 I St. NW I Washington DC 20006 In honor of African American History Month In this workshop, we will look at poems that document queer joy, and write celebratory […]
Black History Month Concert | 16feb@10-11:30am
Asbury United Methodist Church The Asbury Ensemble will present a concert celebrating Black composers. All genres of music will be included.
Written Then, Spoken Now: Freedom Was In Sight! | 7feb@7-9:30pm
In celebration of the book Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region, Ford’s Theatre is proud to present an elevated book talk with acclaimed Reconstruction scholar Dr. Kate […]
Black History Month Exhibit, Art Walk Dupont circle | 7feb@6pm
The Church of Scientology, National Affairs Office is hosting a special exhibition for Black History Month by the Youth for Human Rights DC Chapter and Art Impact® International. The show features seven artists with a […]
“Walking in the Steps of the Bookman”@ Friday
Dr. Carter G. Woodson was affectionately known as “The Bookman” by residents in the Shaw neighborhood, and this walking tour (approx. 45 minutes) retraces routes and places frequented by Dr. Woodson and represents landmarks in […]
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