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 […]
Category: Workshops
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, […]
22Feb, 3:30-5pm ROTC Scholarship and Service Academy Symposium
High school students will focus on the educational opportunities available at colleges, universities and military academies around the country. Our five service academies are among the most selective colleges in the country and offer free […]
13Feb, 6-8pm Genealogy Database Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW Washington DC 20001 Computer Lab, Room 311 Beginning to trace your Family Tree? Maybe you have researched a good amount of your family history […]
Feb Saturdays 1-4 PM Story Days
The National Portrait Gallery Portrait Story Days; Education Center 8th & F streets NW Washington DC 4Feb: Tuskegee Airmen 11Feb: Rosa Parks 25Feb: Martin Luther King Jr. Listen to a story and create […]
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