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SUMMARY:Unfinished Revolutions: 5th Annual Giving Voice Initiative Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 250 years with poetry!Celebrate local\, Prince George’s County poets with the Marietta Historic Site & Museum. We worked with poetry mentors to help local poets use Marietta’s history to inspire Unfinished Revolutions\, a collection of poems marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/unfinished-revolutions-5th-annual-giving-voice-initiative-event
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Free,History,Literary,Performance
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SUMMARY:Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth\, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay\, NY. Follow her escape with British forces\, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston\, and her eventual path to freedom. Along the way\, Elizabeth crosses paths with influential figures on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Her story challenges us to revisit history with fresh eyes – expanding our understanding of who shaped the past and whose voices have been overlooked. Virtual lecture with Q&A session. To register\, call the museum. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here to join the virtual lecture
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/espionage-and-enslavement-in-the-revolution-the-true-story-of-robert-townsend-and-elizabeth-by-claire-bellerjeau
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Literary,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
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SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America: Book and Craft Series
DESCRIPTION:Some of the people who have made this country so awesome sometimes go unnoticed. To celebrate them and the incredible ways they have made this country better\, each installment of this series pairs a storybook about overlooked American trailblazers with a fun craft activity. In April\, we’ll be focusing on Indigenous history! \n\n\n\nThough staffed by the Surratt Historic Site & Museum\, this program is hosted at the Surratts-Clinton Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.Address: Surratts-Clinton Branch Library\, 9400 Piscataway Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/unsung-heroes-who-shaped-america-book-and-craft-series
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Free,History,Literary,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T100000
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SUMMARY:April Nature Science Club: Lizards & Crocodilians
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners. Through stories\, short presentations\, guided hikes\, and hands‑on activities\, participants explore nature alongside peers. April’s theme highlights lizards and crocodilians. \n\n\n\nEach age group has its own science club time slot: \n\n\n\n• 10 am – 11 am: Nature Friends (ages 4-6) \n\n\n\n• 1 pm – 2 pm: Nature Rangers (ages 7-9) \n\n\n\n• 2:30 pm – 4 pm: Nature Explorers (ages 10-14) \n\n\n\nThis is a two‑part program series. Registration covers both program dates: April 14 and April 28. Only the first date is listed here. \n\n\n\nClick the registration button for additional details on age groups and program dates.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/april-nature-science-club-lizards-crocodilians
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle & Learning,Literary,Nature & Outdoor,Walks/Runs,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
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SUMMARY:Nature: Wild Reading
DESCRIPTION:Give your child a jump start in literacy as they enjoy a short story with a park naturalist\, followed by questions\, creative crafts\, nature exploration\, and a guided walk around the center to learn fun facts about live animals—making a love for reading feel like second nature. \n\n\n\nThis program\, held at Clearwater Nature Center\, requires all children to be individually registered in advance through ParksDirect\, must include a parent or guardian to assist with activities\, may be canceled if registrations are insufficient\, and may include outdoor components\, so please dress for the weather.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/nature-wild-reading/2026-04-15
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lifestyle & Learning,Literary,Nature & Outdoor,Youth
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SUMMARY:Book Talk with Zaakir Tameez on Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation
DESCRIPTION:A virtual talk presented by author and historian Zaakir Tameez. This outstanding book is about the courageous Massachusetts senator Charles Sumner\, who is remembered for receiving a physical beating while serving in Congress and for his leadership during and after the U.S. Civil War for civil rights. Drawing from hundreds of letters\, newspapers\, and speeches\, Mr. Tameez has created a remarkable portrait of a complex man who faced many personal challenges. The book is a moving portrayal of a courageous\, long-overlooked American who\, in the words of one contemporary\, “stood in the vanguard of freedom.” \n\n\n\nVisitors must register to receive the TEAMS link to the program
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/book-talk-with-zaakir-tameez-on-charles-sumner-conscience-of-a-nation
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History,Literary,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Active service members and veterans of all eras are invited to join this free\, monthly small group reading and discussion dinner series centered around books which relate to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Discussions are led by Dr. Karen Arnold\, former poet-in-residence at the Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Dinner and reading materials are provided. Call 301-377-7800 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited; registration is required by Jan. 6\, 2026. \n\n\n\nAges 18 & up; FREE; registration required
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/veterans-book-group/2026-04-21
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Literary,Special Event
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