In honor of Black History Month, musician, author, and lecturer Daryl Davis will present a concert of the Roots of American Popular Music consisting of Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Rock’n’Roll composed by Black musicians as performed by The Daryl Davis Trio.
Join us for a “Conversation with a Purpose,” an engaging and interactive discussion exploring the powerful influence of go-go music on the culture, identity, and community of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is an artful and intimate meditation on the legendary Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author that examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. The documentary collects written and...
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Thurgood Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lincoln University and Howard University School of Law, and on to his groundbreaking career...
American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced relationship between aspiration and the systemic barriers that persist within our society, particularly emphasizing the American...
Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! This annual exhibition shows the diverse talents of regional artists. Featured artwork will highlight African Americans’ lives, stories, and experiences through painting, drawing, photography, and more.
Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and...
In Glimpses of Heaven, Mame Ndiaye invites viewers into a dazzling world of mixed media works that sparkle with vibrancy and imagination. Using glitter as a central medium, Ndiaye creates otherworldly pieces that evoke a sense of...
Join us for our annual Plummers’ Kitchen Black History Month program highlighting historic African American food traditions. Our Kitchen Guild volunteers will prepare dishes using recipes once familiar with enslaved communities in Maryland.
This riveting, narrated recital takes audience members back to America’s colonial period to explore the music, instruments, voices, and lives of enslaved Africans and forgotten patriots. The music will include period instruments, traditional folk songs, patriotic selections,...
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring...
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring...
Silhouettes were commonly created to remember loved ones when portraits were too pricey for the average person. Kids will learn the history of silhouettes and how an enslaved boy named Moses Williams from Baltimore developed a talent for "shadow art" and went...
Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized...
Ticket Price: $Resident: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID. Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID.
Visit the annual Black History Month exhibition and join us for a special Family Day celebrating Black history in Prince George’s County. Families, educators, and community members are invited to explore the exhibition through guided tours and enjoy a hands-on art activity...
Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized...
Ticket Price: $Resident: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID. Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and soul as we honor iconic Black comedians and music legends who paved the way for generations. Admission includes dinner, dessert, and two drink tickets.
Join us for a curated evening featuring familiar foods that support well-being, a discussion on the roles of culinary and diasporic herbs as both flavor and function, and a hands-on herbal mocktail workshop.