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SUMMARY:STEAM Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts\, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes\, airports\, or inventing something entirely new\, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-2/2026-04-25
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260205T151514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193056Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts\, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes\, airports\, or inventing something entirely new\, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-2/2026-04-26
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T145749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T134756Z
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SUMMARY:Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Spring Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they prepare a spring brunch using 19th-century cooking techniques.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-kitchen-guild-spring-brunch
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260205T151110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192559Z
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SUMMARY:Tarmac Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. This tour lasts about one hour\, takes place outdoors\, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt\, grass\, and slightly uneven gravel. Participants must be at least 12 years old. \n\n\n\nRegistration required by April 1\, 2026\, for the event on April 4.Registration required by April 29\, 2026\, for the event on May 2.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/tarmac-tour/2026-05-02
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History,Teens,Tours,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20251224T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181019Z
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-05-02
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260324T162422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T153052Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Caboose: A Railroad Story
DESCRIPTION:Take an engaging tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while listening to stories about railroad and train history. Celebrate the caboose’s 100th birthday as you learn about the railroad’s history in Prince George’s County and the unique story of this historic car.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/history-of-the-caboose-a-railroad-story
CATEGORIES:All Ages,History,Nature & Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20251211T142252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T152454Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Maryland College Park professor Dr. Richard Bell for an illuminating presentation of his new book\, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Discover the sweeping global impact of our nation’s founding through powerful\, personal stories\, including those of women\, minorities\, and other marginalized voices. Register in advance to secure your spot! Tickets are limited. Includes museum admission. \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n10-11 am: Book Talk11-11:30 am: Book Signing By Dr. Richard Bell (books available for purchase on-site)11:15 am-12 noon: (Optional) Changes in Transportation Tour \n\n\n\nRegistration closes May 6\, 2026.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/book-talk-the-american-revolution-and-the-fate-of-the-world
CATEGORIES:18 and up,250th Anniversary,History,Literary,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260226T181245Z
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SUMMARY:Rooted in History: Plant Your Own Herb Container
DESCRIPTION:Explore what herbs were grown in colonial Maryland and how they were used in recipes\, household products\, and as medicine. Plant your own herb container to take home. All plants and supplies will be provided. \n\n\n\nPre-registration through ParksDirect required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/rooted-in-history-plant-your-own-herb-container
CATEGORIES:History,Nature & Outdoor,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T184227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T140030Z
UID:10003200-1778328000-1778338800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Heritage in Action: A Day Celebrating Community and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful day dedicated to honoring and preserving the voices\, struggles\, and triumphs of minority communities. Through storytelling\, genealogy\, and cultural preservation activities\, we’ll build bridges between generations and ensure that these rich legacies are not lost to time. Come connect\, share\, and take part in preserving the history that shapes our future.  \n\n\n\nIncludes: We the People Genealogy Series: Session II.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/heritage-in-action-a-day-celebrating-community-and-culture
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T184116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T212009Z
UID:10003199-1778371200-1778457599@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate mom with an afternoon filled with history. Learn about the history of the mothers and mother figures who lived and worked at this former plantation\, from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors will engage in facilitated dialogue with tour guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings. \n\n\n\nAll mothers will receive FREE admission. \n\n\n\nThis event has two sessions: 12 noon-1 pm & 2-3 pm
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/mothers-day-tours
CATEGORIES:All Ages,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T162100Z
UID:10003184-1778414400-1778425200@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight 19th-century favorite recipes of mothers at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-kitchen-guild-mothers-day
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20251224T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181019Z
UID:10000897-1778414400-1778428800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-05-10
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260113T151913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T181117Z
UID:10000951-1778427000-1778432400@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Hidden Spaces Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learning about architecture and history\, active engagement\, walking\, and staying fit.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/hidden-spaces-tour/2026-05-10
CATEGORIES:Black History,Black History Month,History,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260205T145559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192632Z
UID:10001190-1778927400-1778931000@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Bilingual Cub Corner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of “Avioncito” by May Clerici. After the story\, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/bilingual-cub-corner/2026-05-16
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20251224T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181019Z
UID:10000898-1778932800-1778947200@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-05-16
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260319T132131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T153103Z
UID:10002797-1778936400-1778941800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Herbs\, Tea\, and Potpourri: A Wellness Month Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join Annmarie Buckley for a hands-on presentation to learn about herbs for food and medicine\, and how women\, free and enslaved\, used herbs and tea. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/herbs-tea-and-potpourri-a-wellness-month-program
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260205T145855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192628Z
UID:10001194-1779013800-1779017400@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Cub Corner
DESCRIPTION:Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)\,” by Dan Santat\, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story\, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/cub-corner-3/2026-05-17
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260205T151514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193056Z
UID:10001203-1779532200-1779535800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:STEAM Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts\, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes\, airports\, or inventing something entirely new\, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-2/2026-05-23
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T114500
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260213T154033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192550Z
UID:10001245-1779534000-1779536700@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:From Wright "B" to F-4 Phantom II: Fighter Combat in Vietnam Living History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience the thrill of being a combat pilot and walk in the footsteps of those who flew from 1909 to 1970. Led by a military historian clad in authentic\, Vietnam War-era flight gear\, discover the stories of the people and events that led from College Park Airport to Southeast Asia\, from the early age of flight to the age of jet propulsion. In the face of challenges\, learn about the evolution of flight\, and the people who were involved. Explore how the Tuskegee Experience opened the doors to a desegregated military\, which led to integrated skies. Registration required. Includes museum admission.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/from-wright-b-to-f-4-phantom-ii-fighter-combat-in-vietnam-living-history-tour
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,History,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260113T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T153723Z
UID:10000949-1779544800-1779548400@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness\, fostering community engagement\, building trust\, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/souls-seeking-freedom-walking-tour-the-untold-story-of-enslavement-and-resistance-at-montpelier/2026-05-23
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Black History Month,History,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T212950Z
UID:10003185-1779580800-1779667199@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Memorial Day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation\, from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with tour guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/memorial-day-tours
CATEGORIES:All Ages,History,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260205T151514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193056Z
UID:10001204-1779618600-1779622200@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:STEAM Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts\, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes\, airports\, or inventing something entirely new\, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-2/2026-05-24
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T151133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160804Z
UID:10003186-1779624000-1779634800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore the different volunteering options that the museum has to offer\, then meet current volunteers and learn about their roles as Riversdale team members.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/volunteer-open-house
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160607Z
UID:10003187-1779624000-1779634800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Preservation Month
DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight Preservation Month using 19th-century techniques.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-kitchen-guild-preservation-month
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160414Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026 — we will highlight different bands throughout the series! Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/summer-concert-series/2026-05-27
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Outdoor Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260319T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T134252Z
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SUMMARY:“Out of the Vineyard\,” A Play
DESCRIPTION:Out of the Vineyard was written by esteemed playwright Psalmayene 24 who masterfully adapts the groundbreaking historical work A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to the Civil War\, by historian William G. Thomas III\, for the stage. The audience witnesses visual portrayals of interviews from descendants\, historians\, and a judge that are intertwined with accounts of their families’ pursuit of liberty. Their stories underscore the impact. This program is in partnership with Marietta Historic Site & Museum and Joe’s Movement Emporium.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/out-of-the-vineyard-a-play
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Performance,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260327T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160414Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026 — we will highlight different bands throughout the series! Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair and a picnic dinner.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/summer-concert-series/2026-06-10
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Outdoor Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260116T154252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151713Z
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SUMMARY:The African Odyssey Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays\n\n\n\nMontpelier is honored to present\, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute\, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana\, Ivory Coast\, and Senegal. The exhibit explores an unexpected\, very personal story and an encounter with ancestral memory. As a descendant of African people enslaved at Montpelier\, she hopes that you will see and feel some of what she saw and felt as she journeyed to discover the meaning of the words of her grandmother\, Emma Harrison\, “My father always said that we have a home over there.” Through her photography\, she honors her enslaved great-grandfather\, William Harrison\, and “diasporic Africans\, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.” \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is produced in collaboration with the Braxton Institute for Sustainability\, Resiliency and Joy.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/the-african-odyssey-exhibition
CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260122T153713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170017Z
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SUMMARY:A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage\, sacrifice\, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first integrated military force. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register\, call the museum.
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/a-legacy-of-integration-the-african-american-citizen-soldier-and-the-continental-army-by-noel-poirier
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T142055
CREATED:20260210T175621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T150928Z
UID:10001215-1781370000-1781380800@blackhistory.pgparks.com
SUMMARY:Night at the Museum Rock Concert
DESCRIPTION:Close out Trolley Trail Day with an epic museum concert featuring high energy performances and a special one-night collaboration between Laundry World and the College Park Chorale. Sara B & the Backline will kick off the evening with an energetic performance of various genres of music. Enjoy food and drinks for purchase or bring a picnic. Presented in partnership with Maryland Milestones. FREE!
URL:https://blackhistory.pgparks.com/event_list/natm26
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Arts,Free,History,Performance,Performances
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