BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://venues.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251111T212605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T140651Z UID:10000025-1768388400-1772388000@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Montpelier Black History Month Exhibition DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jan. 14–Mar. 1\, with a public reception on Fri.\, Feb. 20. * \n\n\n\nCelebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! Featuring works by Anita Carrington\, Jeffrey Felten-Green\, Angie O’Neal\, Lydia Peters\, Chris Malone\, and Jenathel Shaw\, this exhibition showcases the diverse talents of our regional artists. The featured artwork highlights African Americans’ lives\, stories\, and experiences through painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, sculpture\, and more. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/annual-black-history-month-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/kipepeo-by-Jeffrey-Felton-Green-BHM-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251111T212613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T140036Z UID:10000029-1768784400-1773014399@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Luther Wright: American Dreaming DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jan. 19–Mar. 8\, with a public reception on Thu.\, Feb. 19. *\n\n\n\nAmerican 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 lottery system as a symbol of hope in the Black community. \n\n\n\nThis exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from January 19-March 8\, 2026\, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F\, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit\, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/art-exhibit-luther-wright-american-dreaming CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/L-Wright-PPH.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251114T162048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T163345Z UID:10000334-1768870800-1773532799@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Genuine DESCRIPTION:This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14\, with a public reception on Sat.\, Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat.\, Feb. 21. *\n\n\n\n\nCurated 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 truth through a range of materials and perspectives. Genuine highlights the power of storytelling and cultural reflection\, offering a compelling tribute to the legacy and future of Black artistry. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/genuine CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BAE_Genuine_Hess-Love-Gathering_600x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251114T162750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135829Z UID:10000335-1768870800-1773532799@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Mame Ndiaye: Glimpses of Heaven DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jan. 20-Mar. 14\, with an Opening Reception on Sat.\, Jan. 24 and an Artist & Curator Talk on Sat.\, Feb. 21. * \n\n\n\nIn 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 transcendence and wonder. Each artwork is a luminous exploration of light\, color\, and texture\, offering fleeting moments of beauty that transport viewers into a dreamlike space. Through Glimpses of Heaven\, Ndiaye captures the ephemeral nature of joy and the magic found in the simplest\, most radiant elements of life. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/mame-ndiaye-glimpses-of-heaven CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mame-Diaye-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251111T212613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135403Z UID:10000045-1769389200-1772931599@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black History Month Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Black History Month 2026 Exhibition  \n\n\n\nBlack County\, Black History: Preserving\, Promoting\, and Protecting Black History in Prince George’s County \n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: Monday\, January 26 – Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\, 2–5 pm (RSVP at blackhistory@pgparks.com)   \n\n\n\nAll ages\, FREE  \n\n\n\nHarmony Hall Arts Center \n\n\n\nBlack History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week\,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson\, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning\, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration. By the closing decades of the twentieth century\, these educators had been joined by an ever-expanding corps of individuals\, community organizations\, and governmental units\, all dedicated to preserving\, promoting\, and protecting black history in the county through a variety of efforts. This exhibition details the history of these efforts\, chronicling the past\, present\, and future of this work in Prince George’s County. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. For additional information\, email blackhistory@pgparks.com or call 240-264-3415.  \n\n\n\nTo RSVP for the opening reception\, email blackhistory@pgparks.com.  URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/black-history-month-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Muirkirk-Ironworkers-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251111T212704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T135239Z UID:10000203-1769821200-1772931599@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Qrcky: Bereft of Color DESCRIPTION:* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 7\, with a public reception on Sun.\, Feb. 1. * \n\n\n\nQrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Qrcky also profoundly influences the surrounding world. Qrcky is captivated by the sensations of movement\, the deconstruction and reassembly of surfaces\, and the intricate processes of forgetting and remembering that shape our collective consciousness. The artist’s creations profoundly reflect his identity\, heritage\, and the encompassing tapestry of culture that envelops him. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/qrcky-bereft-of-color CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/QRCKY-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260116T140642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T133200Z UID:10000964-1770289200-1772816400@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Uhuru Quilters Guild Black History Month Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays\n\n\n\nThe Uhuru Quilters are back with their yearly challenge quilts! Members take on different themes using any quilting style or technique\, e.g.\, traditional\, contemporary\, improvisational\, modern or fiber art. Enjoy the quilts created in a wide range of interpretations\, including The Color Purple\, Mocha Me\, and Nikki Giovanni\, celebrating African American culture. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/uhuru-quilters-guild-black-history-month-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Uhuru-Quilters-Guild-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260301T004500 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20251203T205507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212129Z UID:10000471-1772280000-1772325900@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour DESCRIPTION: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 barriers\, and social prejudice. Be inspired by those who pioneered in aviation and opened the doors for so many! Includes museum admission. Advance registration required by February 25. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/soaring-against-the-odds-african-americans-in-aviation-history-living-history-tour/2026-02-28/1 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Black History Month,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CPAM-Tuskegee.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260116T142020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210240Z UID:10000966-1772884800-1772899200@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Goode Inventions STEAM Program DESCRIPTION:Visitors learn about African American women inventors and their contributions\, including Sarah Goode\, inventor of the cabinet-bed (precursor to the Murphy bed) and Ellen Eglin\, the Maryland woman who revolutionized housework with the invention of the clothes wringer. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/goode-inventions-steam-program CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,History,Women's History Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EDUCATION-Goode-Inventions-STEAM-Program-Mar26-Parks-Direct-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260122T142323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T140252Z UID:10001167-1773342000-1773345600@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Running from Bondage: Enslaved Women and Their Remarkable Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary America by Dr. Karen Cook Bell DESCRIPTION: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. This virtual book lecture will explore how two wars were waged during the Revolutionary Era – a political revolution for independence and a social revolution for emancipation and equality – in which Black women played active roles. Lecture with Q&A session. To register\, call the museum. \n\n\n\nClick below to access the Teams meeting. Participants can join using the following link on Thursday\, March 12 at 7 PM \n\n\n\n\nJoin the meeting URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/running-from-bondage-enslaved-women-and-their-remarkable-fight-for-freedom-in-revolutionary-america-by-dr-karen-cook-bell CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260315T183000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260116T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T143208Z UID:10000965-1773592200-1773599400@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Infusing Taste: A Curated Table of African American-Inspired Small Bites; Tasting\, Culinary Wellness Talk & Full Herbal Mocktail Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nLed by Brittany Williams (Educational & Clinical Herbalist) of Eudemonia Herbs. \n\n\n\nCall 301-377-7817 to register. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/infusing-taste-a-curated-table-of-african-american-inspired-small-bites-tasting-culinary-wellness-talk-full-herbal-mocktail-workshop CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Black History Month,Lifestyle & Learning,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Infusing-Taste-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260328T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260218T163434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T172009Z UID:10001280-1774695600-1774710000@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Nottingham Community Day DESCRIPTION:Learn about the local community in Nottingham\, Prince George’s County\, through oral histories\, schoolhouse tours\, and more. The Middle Passage Port Markers and Ceremonies Project\, in partnership with Parks and Planning\, will be revealing the new Nottingham Middle Passage signage and hosting a flower sendoff created with you\, the community\, throughout the day. Share your stories about Nottingham during the event\, learn more about the impact of the Patuxent River on southern Prince George’s County\, and help take care of the river by creating duck boxes to place along the coast. The award-winning Sankofa Mobile Museum will also be on-site. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/nottingham-community-day CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Exhibition,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History,Lifestyle & Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sankofa-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260403T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260317T152308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T160647Z UID:10002705-1775199600-1775242800@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:HBCU Yard Crawl: College Tours DESCRIPTION: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). Participants will visit Coppin State University & Morgan State University\, where they will learn about academics\, sports\, and student government. They will also experience student life\, including fraternities and sororities\, model troupes\, and much more! \n\n\n\nIt’s an excellent opportunity to discover the vibrant world of HBCU! \n\n\n\nTicket Code for Parks Direct: UMCC-20260403 URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/hbcu-yard-crawl-college-tours LOCATION:Coppin State University & Morgan State University\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States CATEGORIES:Black History,Lifestyle & Learning,Tours,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HBCU-Yard-Crawl-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260122T142747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174256Z UID:10001168-1775761200-1775764800@venues.pgparks.com 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://venues.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260411T153000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031148 CREATED:20260113T141452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T144244Z UID:10000947-1775916000-1775921400@venues.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://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/souls-seeking-freedom-walking-tour-the-untold-story-of-enslavement-and-resistance-at-montpelier/2026-04-11 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Black History Month,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Souls-Seeking-Freedom-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260412T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260113T141913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T171117Z UID:10000950-1776007800-1776013200@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Hidden Spaces Tour DESCRIPTION:Learning about architecture and history\, active engagement\, walking\, and staying fit. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/hidden-spaces-tour/2026-04-12 CATEGORIES:Black History,Black History Month,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hidden-Spaces-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260213T141921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170134Z UID:10001244-1776510000-1776528000@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Defenders of Freedom: A Tribute to Black Veterans\, Living History Day DESCRIPTION: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 that builds on our kickoff program from last year. Come meet historical reenactors who specialize in food\, music\, and weaponry\, and practice some of their skills while learning about life on the front lines. This event is FREE but registration is recommended. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/defenders-of-freedom-a-tribute-to-black-veterans-living-history-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Defenders-of-Freedom-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260505T143954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T201355Z UID:10003462-1778335200-1778337000@venues.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://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/souls-seeking-freedom-walking-tour-the-untold-story-of-enslavement-and-resistance-at-montpelier-2 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Souls-Seeking-Freedom-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260510T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260113T141913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T171117Z UID:10000951-1778427000-1778432400@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Hidden Spaces Tour DESCRIPTION:Learning about architecture and history\, active engagement\, walking\, and staying fit. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/hidden-spaces-tour/2026-05-10 CATEGORIES:Black History,Black History Month,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hidden-Spaces-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20251111T212736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T155946Z UID:10000324-1778947200-1778950800@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Voices of the Past: Black Music of the Colonial Period and Forgotten Patriots DESCRIPTION: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\, and Negro spirituals performed by Black musicians. Produced by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA). URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/voices-from-the-past-black-music-of-the-colonial-period-and-forgotten-patriots CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Free,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Voices-from-the-past-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260408T180517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T145552Z UID:10003382-1779494400-1780185599@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Birders Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2020\, Black Birders Week is an annual celebration that highlights the intersection of birds\, people\, and environmental justice. The annual event celebrates Black birders\, naturalists\, scientists\, and outdoor enthusiasts\, and advocates for the inclusion\, safety\, and visibility of Black people in birding and outdoor spaces. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy\, Action\, and the Future\, honors the pathways birds have always followed and the freedom of movement they represent. It asks us this important question: what could freedom look like if we moved through the world without barriers? \n\n\n\nJoin us in May for a week of birding programs that explore this idea through learning\, community\, and exploration! \n\n\n\nFREE\, but space is limited. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Black Birders Week Kickoff Talk & Boat Tour \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront Park \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23\, 8-9:30 am \n\n\n\nLearn about Black Birders Week\, then take a boat tour on the Anacostia River. \n\n\n\n2. Birding Kayak Tour \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront Park \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 27\, 6-7:30 pm \n\n\n\nJoin a park naturalist for a birdy-ful evening paddle through wetlands and tributaries along the Anacostia River. \n\n\n\n3. Beaks\, Feet\, & Feathers Boat Tour \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront Park \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2-3 pm \n\n\n\nBoard our pontoon boat to explore common birds in the Anacostia Watershed. \n\n\n\n4. Bird Research: M.A.P.S \n\n\n\nPatuxent River Park \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 9-10 am \n\n\n\nJoin hands‑on bird research with wildlife experts working to protect breeding bird populations along the Patuxent River. \n\n\n\n5. Wings of Watkins \n\n\n\nWatkins Nature Center \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 1-1:45 pm \n\n\n\nLearn about raptors during a live training and flight demonstration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContact Info: \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront ParkEmail: Bladensburgwp@pgparks.comCall: 301-779-0371 URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/black-birders-week-2026 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MNRC-Outdoor-Adventures-e1743716045256.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T093000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260326T120435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T144936Z UID:10003164-1779523200-1779528600@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Birders Week: Kickoff Talk & Tour DESCRIPTION: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. The presentation is followed by a bird‑themed pontoon boat tour along the Anacostia River. All attendees must register. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/black-birders-week-kickoff-talk-tour CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,Nature & Outdoor,Teens,Tours,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BWP-SCHOOL_Robert-Walker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T114500 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260213T144033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T182550Z UID:10001245-1779534000-1779536700@venues.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://venues.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CPAM-Tuskegee.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260113T141452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T144244Z UID:10000949-1779544800-1779548400@venues.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://venues.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Souls-Seeking-Freedom-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260326T121835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T145403Z UID:10003166-1780149600-1780153200@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Birders Week: Beaks\, Feet\, & Feathers Boat Tour DESCRIPTION:As part of Black Birders Week\, this event celebrates and uplifts Black birders\, naturalists\, and outdoor enthusiasts. Join a naturalist aboard the park pontoon boat to explore the birdlife of the Anacostia River while cruising downstream. All attendees must register. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/black-birders-week-beaks-feet-feathers-boat-tour CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,Nature & Outdoor,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BWP-1_Robert-Walker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260116T144252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T143915Z UID:10000970-1781172000-1793552400@venues.pgparks.com 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://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/the-african-odyssey-exhibition CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibition,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/African-Odyssey-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260122T143713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160017Z UID:10001169-1781204400-1781208000@venues.pgparks.com 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://venues.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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260519T143756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185401Z UID:10003873-1781352000-1781370000@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for live music\, local artists and vendors\, history exhibits\, kids’ activities\, food trucks\, and much more! Celebrate freedom\, heritage\, and community through music\, culture\, and fun. Featuring performances from Rare Essence\, Proverbs Reggae Band\, Soul in Motion\, and Got My Own Sound Band. \n\n\n\nEntertainmentActivitiesArtistsParticipating Vendors\nEntertainment\nFeaturing performances by: \n\n\n\n\n\nRare Essence\n\n\n\nSoul in Motion\n\n\n\n\n\nProverbs Reggae Band\n\n\n\nGot my own sound band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRare Essence\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\nMore information on the 2026 activities coming soon. Potential and past activities include:  \n\n\n\n\nHistory Experiences\n\nHands-on Activities\n\n\n\nImmersive History\n\n\n\nLive Demonstrations\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Activities\nCreate your own work of art with Arts on a Roll!   \n\n\n\nArts on a Roll is M-NCPPC’s mobile art service\, offering unique theatre\, dance\, music\, and visual arts workshops for the young and young-at-heart! \n\n\n\nSpray Paint Graffiti Wall Group Murals with artists from Words Beats and Life!  \n\n\n\nAbout the organization: We are unapologetic advocates for the transformative power of Hip-Hop culture in all its forms\, empowering artists to relentlessly create and refine systems that demonstrate positive change through our individual and collective brilliance. We embrace the sacred nature of our work and our roles as keepers and innovators of our culture.  \n\n\n\nMove and express yourself with dancers from Taratibu Youth Association!  \n\n\n\nAbout the organization: Taratibu Youth Organization provides transformative experiences through performing arts for the youth of the African Diaspora\, cultivating socially responsible change agents within the Pan-African community and beyond.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\nMore information on the 2026 Artists coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nParticipating Vendors\nMore information on the 2026 vendors coming soon. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/juneteenth-2026 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Festivals,History,Outdoor Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Juneteenth-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260319T123541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T193414Z UID:10002799-1781740800-1782086399@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Self-Emancipators History DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we commemorate Juneteenth with stories of freedom seekers from Marietta\, today an historic site\, which included the Jackson\, Duckett\, Brown\, and Butler families. \n\n\n\nThursday\, June 18-Sunday\, June 21\, at 11 am\, 1 pm\, and 3 pm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18\n \n \n June 19\n \n \n June 20\n \n \n June 21 URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/self-emancipators-history CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Self-Emancipation-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T031149 CREATED:20260424T123510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T202148Z UID:10003421-1781802000-1781812800@venues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Gather on the Green: Black Music Through Time DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nFrom work songs to spirituals\, from blues to hip-hop\, the African American musical tradition has long been rooted in resistance\, serving as both soundtrack and catalyst for movements demanding freedom and justice. \n\n\n\nAs the United States approaches its semiquincentennial\, we reflect not only on 250 years of the nation’s history\, but on more than 400 years of Black life\, creativity\, and triumph on these shores.  \n\n\n\nThe June edition of Gather on the Green features a powerful program that uplifts the voices\, rhythms\, and stories that have shaped generations of Black life and cultural expression. \n\n\n\nThe Black History band evokes the West African storytelling tradition in a unique musical narrative style coined “griot soul.” \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate this enduring lyrical legacy and move together toward a more just and liberatory future.    \n\n\n\nGather on the Green is a free summer concert series at Concord Historic Site that takes place the third Thursday of each month. URL:https://venues.pgparks.com/event_list/gather-on-the-green-black-music-through-time CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,Outdoor Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://venues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gather-on-the-Green-Black-Music-Through-Time-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR