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SUMMARY:Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements (Staged Reading I)
DESCRIPTION:Experience a powerful fusion of history\, ritual\, and storytelling in this staged reading of Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements. Presented in conjunction with The African Odyssey exhibition\, this transformative performance ushers its audience through a collective ritual healing of ancestral wounds while engaging directly with Montpelier’s history as a former site of enslavement. Join us for a thought-provoking encounter between place and memory.Following the performance\, participate in a structured talkback in the form of a Braxton Institute Dialogue on Resistance and Thriving. Featuring: Mélisande Short-Colomb (storyteller\, performer\, and playwright); Omiyẹmi Artisia Green (Chair\, Howard University Department of Theatre Arts); Rev. Dr. Joanne “Jodi” Braxton (playwright; co-founder\, Braxton Institute); and Ìyá Ìfánìkẹ Batts (director; Co-coordinator of Musical Theatre\, Howard University). \n\n\n\nFor the full experience\, begin your visit at the Montpelier Historic Site & Museum to explore The African Odyssey exhibition on its final day. Featuring photographs from Dr. Braxton’s research journey to West Africa\, the exhibit provides powerful context for the staged reading and the histories that inspired it.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Black History,History,Literary,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
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SUMMARY:Women and Children on the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Historian Dionne Patterson will discuss the history of the Underground Railroad through the lens of women’s experiences. Ms. Patterson is the founder of URGDay3 and author of several children’s books about the Underground Railroad. She has published multiple articles about the resilience\, survival\, and ingenuity of many Underground Railroad “travelers” who sought freedom from enslavement. This virtual lecture will be conducted using Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/women-and-children-on-the-underground-railroad
CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
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SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the candlelit\, after-hours tour “From the Source(s)\,” exploring the lives of Freedom Seekers connected to the estate. Through storytelling and primary accounts\, guests will reflect on courage\, resistance\, and the pursuit of liberty shaped by enslavement and survival.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources-2
CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T114500
DTSTAMP:20260914T173440Z
CREATED:20260914T173339Z
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SUMMARY:From Wright “B” to F-4 Phantom II
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the footsteps of combat pilots who flew from 1909 to 1970. Explore the first military use of aviation and the evolution of flight with a military historian clad in authentic Vietnam-era flight gear. Learn how the Tuskegee Airmen opened the doors to a desegregated military. Registration required. Museum admission included.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/from-wright-b-to-f-4-phantom-ii
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T160731Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Emancipation Day
DESCRIPTION:What We Carried into Freedom: Knowledge • Skill • Culture • Community \n\n\n\nJoin us at Concord Historic Site for the Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration\, an afternoon of living history\, music\, storytelling\, food\, family\, and community as we commemorate the abolition of slavery in Maryland. \n\n\n\nMaryland’s Constitution of 1864 took effect on November 1\, ending slavery in the state and freeing more than 30\,000 African Americans. At Concord—a former tobacco plantation where generations of African Americans were enslaved—Emancipation Day offers an opportunity to remember that history while exploring what freedom made possible. \n\n\n\nThroughout the afternoon\, discover the skills\, knowledge\, creativity\, and cultural traditions African Americans carried through enslavement and used to build lives\, families\, businesses\, institutions\, and communities after emancipation. \n\n\n\nA Celebration Rooted in History \n\n\n\nCraft Demonstration Area Meet skilled artisans and tradition bearers demonstrating historic and contemporary crafts while discovering the knowledge\, creativity\, and craftsmanship behind their work.  \n\n\n\nThe Griot Sound Stage Experience the power of African American music\, storytelling\, spoken word\, and performance. Inspired by the African tradition of the griot as a keeper of history and community memory\, the stage brings stories of culture\, freedom\, and resilience to life.  \n\n\n\nHands-On History: Community Glass Project Leave your mark on Concord’s story. Participate in a special\, hands-on glass activity connected to the artwork being created for the historic site and learn how community voices are becoming part of Concord’s evolving interpretation.  \n\n\n\nFood Pavilion Take a break\, gather around the table\, and enjoy food available from participating vendors throughout the celebration.  \n\n\n\nSign Up for Event Updates \n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions \nIs the event free?  \n\n\n\nYes! Maryland Emancipation Day is free and open to the public. Some food\, merchandise\, or other items offered by participating vendors may be available for purchase.  \n\n\n\nDo I need to register?  \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is encouraged but not required.  \n\n\n\nIs this event family-friendly?  \n\n\n\nYes. Maryland Emancipation Day is designed for visitors of all ages.   \n\n\n\nWill food be available?  \n\n\n\nYes. Visit the Food Pavilion for food available from participating vendors during the event.   \n\n\n\nWhere should I park?  \n\n\n\nParking is free on the grounds of Concord Historic Site. ADA parking is also available.  \n\n\n\nWill the event take place outdoors?  \n\n\n\nYes. Much of Maryland Emancipation Day will take place outdoors across the grounds of Concord Historic Site. Visitors should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes appropriate for walking on an outdoor\, historic landscape.  \n\n\n\nWeather-related updates or changes to the event schedule will be communicated through official M-NCPPC channels.  \n\n\n\nIs the event accessible?  \n\n\n\nAccessible accommodations will be available for visitors. Because this celebration take place outdoors on the historic landscape\, visitors with specific accessibility questions or accommodation requests are encouraged to contact the event team in advance.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the Griot Sound Stage?  \n\n\n\nThe Griot Sound Stage is the celebration’s home for live music\, storytelling\, spoken word\, cultural performances\, and community voices. The name draws inspiration from the West African griot tradition of preserving and sharing history\, genealogy\, music\, and community memory across generations.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community Glass Project?  \n\n\n\nThe Community Glass Project is an opportunity for visitors to participate in a hands-on activity connected to artwork being developed for Concord Historic Site. The project invites community members to contribute to a larger artistic and interpretive experience connecting the site’s history with the people helping shape Concord’s future.  \n\n\n\nAre pets permitted?  \n\n\n\nYes\, pets are welcome as long as they are secured on a leash at all times. Pet waste must be promptly cleaned up and removed by pet owners.  \n\n\n\nWhere can I find the event schedule?  \n\n\n\nA detailed schedule of performances\, demonstrations\, activities\, and other experiences will be posted closer to the event.  \n\n\n\nCheck back for updates as November 7 approaches. 
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/md-emancipation-day-tours
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Arts,Black History,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor,Outdoor Performance,Performance,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the after-hours\, candlelit tour “From the Source(s)\,” exploring the complexity of a slave society and the blurred boundaries of race\, identity\, and power. Reflect on how freedom\, survival\, and racial passing shaped lives within and beyond the plantation world.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources-3
CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213534Z
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SUMMARY:Riversdale African American Genealogy Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Riversdale Historic Site & Museum\, in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, to explore African ancestry\, family history\, genealogy\, and cultural diversity. Learn research techniques and resources\, and make community connections.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-african-american-genealogy-program
CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T210000
DTSTAMP:20261013T222340Z
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SUMMARY:Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements (Staged Reading II)
DESCRIPTION:Experience a powerful fusion of history\, ritual\, and storytelling in this staged reading of Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements. Written by Rev. Dr. Joanne “Jodi” Braxton and directed by Ìyá Ìfánìkẹ Batts\, this transformative performance ushers its audience through a collective ritual healing of ancestral wounds while engaging directly with Montpelier’s history as a former site of enslavement. Join us for a thought-provoking encounter between place and memory. \n\n\n\nDate and time subject to change. Please call 301-377-7817 for more information.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading-2
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Black History,History,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T110000
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SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate overlooked Asian Americans who helped shape this country! Join us for a reading of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong\, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung\, illustrated by Chris Sasaki\, followed by a craft of 3D Flying Kites. Though 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.
URL:https://history.pgparks.com/event_list/unsung-heroes-who-shaped-america-2/2026-12-12
LOCATION:Surratts-Clinton Branch Library\, 9400 Piscataway Rd\, Clinton\, MD\, 20735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Black History,Free,History,Youth Free
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