Black History at the Museum

Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg

Stop by the Gaithersburg Museum to watch the documentary, “The Quince Orchard Project,” about the historic Quince Orchard community, and stay to make a book about Harriet Tubman. This is […]

Meet the Reptiles

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville

Gat an up-close look at some of Maryland's native species of reptiles, including Patuxent River State Park's resident snake.

History of Segregated Schools in Montgomery County 1866-1961

Sandy Spring Slave Museum 18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring

This presentation by Troy Boddy and panel discussion moderated by Audrey Hill will focus on the education of African American children in Montgomery County.

$10

Black History Month Celebration

Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington

The year 2020 is the sesquicentennial of the Fifteenth Amendment, which established that race and color could not deny an individual's right to vote. An free lecture on this topic, "Tracking the […]

Discussion: Jim Crow on Street Cars

National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville

In recognition of Black History Month, the Museum presents its exhibit, Jim Crow on Streetcars. During this event, Eric Madison will review not only the changes in the South but […]

$10

“Our Voice: Music and the Black Vote”

Chevy Chase Library 8005 Conecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase

Celebrate the historical Centennial of the 19th Amendment as this humanities-themed recital brings music, narration, and violin selections to life. This free recital includes poignant music, historical narration, and Black […]

Lecture: Thurgood Marshall and Civil Rights in Montgomery County

White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring

Civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall delivered an early blow to school segregation right here in Montgomery County gaining equal pay for the county’s African American teachers in 1937. This little-known […]

Wine and Waterfowl

Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds

At Wine and Waterfowl,  at Black Hill Visitor Center in Black Hill Regional Park. See decoys, local arts highlighting our feathered friends, and winners of the US Fish and Wildlife […]

$25

Song Circle / Tune Circle

Denise's Bakery 25901 N Frederick Road, Hyattstown

Join the Hyattstown Mill Arts Project for this month's Song and Tune Circles at Denise's Bakery and Deli. Bring a music stand if you have one, a copy of the […]