Black History Month Celebration
Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MarylandThe 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, MDIn 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 […]
“Our Voice: Music and the Black Vote”
Chevy Chase Library 8005 Conecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MDCelebrate 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, MDCivil 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, MDAt 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 […]
Song Circle / Tune Circle
Denise's Bakery 25901 N Frederick Road, Hyattstown, MDJoin 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 […]
Exhibit: “Action and Reaction”
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringAction 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 […]
Exhibit: Art Dolls
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringArt 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 […]
Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDIn 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 […]
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the park office vary each week!