Portrayal of Josiah Henson

Sandy Spring Slave Museum 18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring

Kelvin Fowler will portray Josiah Henson, who escaped slavery in Rockville and found freedom in Canada.

$10

Family Day – Black History Month

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring

Bring the entire family out to celebrate African American Culture. The event will feature presentations and hands-on activities for children. The event is a family-friendly and takes place inside Woodlawn […]

$12

Exhibit: Jim Crow on Street Cars

National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville

In recognition of Black History Month, the National Capital Trolley Museum presents its exhibit, Jim Crow on Streetcars. Learn about the nature of segregation aboard the cars in 19th century […]

$10

Black History Month Lecture

Chevy Chase Library 8005 Conecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase

This free lecture, "River Road, Bethesda: A Short History of Black and White 1850-1963" will be presented by L. Paige Whitley of the Montgomery County Historical Society. It examines the commercial […]