Lecture: Differing Historical Perspectives on Slavery in MD and DC
Rockville Memorial Library 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MDThe word “slavery” brings up a mental image of the “peculiar institution” as it existed in the Deep South right before the Civil War. Slavery in the Washington area was […]
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MDFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring […]
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDThis is a chance to get some fresh air and exercise in the middle of the day at Seneca Creek State Park. We will hike a loop of between 1.5 […]
Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Silver Spring Civic Building One Veterans Place, Silver SpringThe Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is pleased to celebrate the opening of The Shape of Things to Come with a public reception at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and […]
Lecture: Josiah Henson, The Man Behind the Myth
Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MDDuring his lifetime, Rev. Josiah Henson’s remarkable life story was closely affiliated with Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which generated outrage about slavery before the Civil War. […]
Lecture: Five for Freedom
Red Brick Courthouse 29 Courthouse Square, RockvilleJoin author Eugene L. Meyer as we take a deeper look into the creation of his recent book, Five for Freedom: The African American Soldiers in John Brown's Army. Five […]
Winter Hike: C&O Canal
Take on two of your New Year’s resolutions at once: spend more time outdoors exploring nature AND get more exercise by signing up for this winter hike. Members of the Audubon Naturalist […]
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MDFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring […]
Family Day at Woodlawn
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MDBring the entire family out to celebrate African American Culture. The event will feature presentations and activities to highlight the rich culture of the free and enslaved communities and the […]
Special Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDThe National Capital Trolley Museum celebrates Black History Month with a special exhibit telling the stories of both 19th and 20th century efforts to establish racially segregated transit and to […]