Every Friday in February, 1:00 pm, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS (1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005) “Walking in the Steps of the Bookman” A free walking tour from the Mary McLeod Bethune […]
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Black History Month: NPS
“Walking in the Steps of the Bookman” Every Friday in February, 1:00 pm, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS (1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005) A free walking tour from the Mary McLeod Bethune […]
23feb@7pm ~ Virtual Salon: Harriet Tubman – A Travel & Tourism Perspective $
The story of Harriet Tubman is deeply embedded in the region surrounding Washington, D.C. Join us for a virtual conversation as we explore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman through the lens of […]
we’re not asking politely
We Are Not Asking Politely: How letter writers won the campaign to rename the library tells the story of how D.C.’s downtown central library became the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Only months after […]
Exhibit: Suedi (Slow Wave Edit) – a videowork created by artist Santiago Mostyn
Santiago Mostyn’s installation Suedi (Slow Wave Edit) consists of two music videos created in response to Erik Lundin’s Suedi, a popular Swedish rap song that has become an anthem for Afro-Swedish youth. In one video, […]
DC Public Library february
Check each day for covid updates, film series are cancelled for all branches The DC Public Library branches have Black History virtual programs, in-person programs, exhibits, and grab and go activity kits everyday. Arts & […]
DC history conference call for submissions
The 48th annual DC History Conference takes place March 31 – April 2, 2022. The DC History Conference is an interdisciplinary, community conference considering the past, present, and future of the District, co-presented by the DC History […]
16June – George Washington’s Mount Vernon: A VIP Cruise and Tour $$$
Join the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. for Mount Vernon as you’ve never experienced it! This tour package includes a round-trip river cruise, a docent tour of George and Martha Washington’s celebrated home, complimentary lunch, […]
DC Black History happens EveryDay... 