Exhibit: “Action and Reaction”

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring

Action and Reaction by Mark Goldman is an exhibit centered on the two most important parts of sports photojournalism: action and reaction. It captures the instantaneous intensity, athleticism, and success created through highlighting game action of area professional and collegiate level sports teams, while also revealing the competitiveness, heart and emotion behind each player’s reaction. At […]

Exhibit: Art Dolls

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring

Art Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

Enjoy fresh air and a leisurely 60- to 90-minute hike on the far side of Clopper Lake. Look for interesting plants, animals and winter waterfowl as you explore nature. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at Quail Ridge.

Exhibit: “Action and Reaction”

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring

Action and Reaction by Mark Goldman is an exhibit centered on the two most important parts of sports photojournalism: action and reaction. It captures the instantaneous intensity, athleticism, and success created through highlighting game action of area professional and collegiate level sports teams, while also revealing the competitiveness, heart and emotion behind each player’s reaction.

Exhibit: Art Dolls

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring

Art Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.

Community Open Mic Night

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring

Come out and perform or sit back and enjoy the musical stylings of your community rock stars! This fun, family-friendly event encourages folks of all ages, experience and genres to showcase their musical talents in a low-pressure setting. Microphones, speakers, soundboard, etc. are provided. Please send an email if you’d like to perform. Sign-up for walk-in performers begins […]

$5

Portrayal of Josiah Henson

Sandy Spring Slave Museum 18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring, MD

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, MD

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 Manor. Limited tickets will be sold day of program at the Visitor Center. Intended for ages 6 and up.

$12

Exhibit: Jim Crow on Street Cars

National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD

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 New York, the efforts to block the practice as it developed across the South, and the eventual success in opening employment opportunities. Winter museum hours […]

$10

Black History Month Lecture

Chevy Chase Library 8005 Conecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD

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 section of River Road, Bethesda – sometimes called Westbard – which was once home to a flourishing community of African Americans. This presentation outlines the […]