Sankofa at South Bowie Community Center
Learn about local Black history with the Sankofa Mobile Museum at the South Bowie Community Center.
Ticket Price: Free
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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The History of Black Music Concert: Legends, Lyrics, and Legacy
Join us for a powerful evening of live music, storytelling, and performance celebrating the rich history and lasting impact of Black music.
Ticket Price: $20
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Goode Inventions STEAM Program
Visitors learn about African American women inventors and their contributions, including Sarah Goode, inventor of the cabinet-bed (pre-cursor to the Murphy bed) and Ellen Eglin, the Maryland woman who revolutionized housework with the invention of the clothes wringer.
Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome
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Running from Bondage: Enslaved Women and Their Remarkable Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary America by Dr. Karen Cook Bell
Hear the compelling stories of enslaved women and the ways in which they fled or attempted to flee bondage during and after the Revolutionary War.
Ticket Price: Free
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Infusing Taste: A Curated Table of African American-Inspired Small Bites; Tasting, Culinary Wellness Talk & Full Herbal Mocktail Workshop
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.
Ticket Price: $$45R & Montpelier Members / $50NR.
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Nottingham Community Day
Learn about the local community in Nottingham, Prince George's County, through oral histories, schoolhouse tours, and more.
Ticket Price: Free
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HBCU Yard Crawl: College Tours
The HBCU Yard Crawl is designed for you AGES 14-18 and offers an exciting opportunity to explore the legacy, culture, and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Ticket Price: $30 Residents/ $39 Non-Residents
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Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau
In this book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her...
Ticket Price: Free
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Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier
Health and wellness, fostering community engagement, building trust, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.
Ticket Price: $5 Residents; $7 Non-Residents; Free for Members of Montpelier House Museum
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Hidden Spaces Tour
Learning about architecture and history, active engagement, walking, and staying fit.
Ticket Price: $$10 Residents & Members of Montpelier House Museum, $20 Non-resident
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Defenders of Freedom: A Tribute to Black Veterans, Living History Day
In recognition of the contributions that Black veterans have made in defense of this country, visit Surratt Historic Site & Museum on April 18 for a hands-on, interactive, living history day.
Ticket Price: Free, registration is recommended but not required
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Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier
Health and wellness, fostering community engagement, building trust, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.
Ticket Price: $5 Residents; $7 Non-Residents; Free for Members of Montpelier House Museum
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Hidden Spaces Tour
Learning about architecture and history, active engagement, walking, and staying fit.
Ticket Price: $$10 Residents & Members of Montpelier House Museum, $20 Non-resident
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Voices of the Past: Black Music of the Colonial Period and Forgotten Patriots
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,...
Ticket Price: free
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Black Birders Week 2026
Founded in 2020, Black Birders Week is an annual celebration that highlights the intersection of birds, people, and environmental justice.
Ticket Price: Free, but space is limited. Registration required.
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Black Birders Week: Kickoff Talk & Tour
As part of the Black Birders Week series celebrating and uplifting Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts, participants will join a park naturalist for a discussion on the history and significance of the movement.
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From Wright "B" to F-4 Phantom II: Fighter Combat in Vietnam Living History Tour
Experience the thrill of being a combat pilot and walk in the footsteps of those who flew from 1909 to 1970. This tour is led by a military historian clad in authentic, Vietnam War-era flight gear.
Ticket Price: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID
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Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier
Health and wellness, fostering community engagement, building trust, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.
Ticket Price: $5 Residents; $7 Non-Residents; Free for Members of Montpelier House Museum
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Black Birders Week: Beaks, Feet, & Feathers Boat Tour
As part of Black Birders Week, this event celebrates and uplifts Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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The African Odyssey Exhibition
Montpelier 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.
Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome.
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A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
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...
Ticket Price: Free
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Juneteenth 2026
Bring the whole family for live music, local artists and vendors, history exhibits, kids’ activities, food trucks, and much more!
Ticket Price: Free
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Self-Emancipators History
Please join us as we commemorate Juneteenth with stories of freedom seekers from Marietta.
Ticket Price: Free
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Gather on the Green: Black Music Through Time
Celebrate Black Music Month this June at Concord Historic Site! On June 18, join us to celebrate Black Music Month on the green with headlining band Black History.
Ticket Price: Free
