Juneteenth Virtual Event
Join the Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery from the comfort of your home as they celebrate the history and importance of the Juneteenth holiday. Enjoy performances and learn from an expert team of historians and educators. Special guests Shane Lee (University of Alabama Football ), Walt "The Wizard" Williams (Retired NBA Basketball Player) […]
Community Sing: Summer Solstice Celebration
Join in for the monthly Carpe Diem-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing online as they sing in celebration of the Summer Solstice, Caribbean American Heritage Month and National Accordion Month! Instructions on how to participate are coming soon. You can also watch the June Community Sing on Facebook Live.
WondeRoom Create Date
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesYoung artists will create beautiful works of art using tissue paper, watercolor canvas paper, and a little bit of water. Watch as the water smoothes down the colorful paper against the canvas and the colors bleed together to make a serene scene. Tissue paper art is relaxing and suitable for any age level. There will […]
Virtual Community Sing
Name: Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Where: Online/Virtual When: Sunday, June 21, 6:30-7:15 PM Join Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels for their monthly Community & Family Sing online! This month they sing in celebration of the Summer Solstice, Caribbean American Heritage Month and National Accordion Month! Visit the Washington Revels website for instructions on how to join […]
History Happy Hour
"Black Politics and the Creation of Citizenship" – Presented by Sandy Spring Museum In the decades before the Civil War, African Americans in the North lived in a tenuous freedom, denied political rights and threatened with kidnapping and enslavement. In this presentation, Christopher Bonner explores individual and collective strategies African Americans used to defend their […]
Virtual History Happy Hour
"Black Politics and the Creation of American Citizenship" In the decades before the Civil War, African Americans in the North lived in a tenuous freedom, denied political rights and threatened with kidnapping and enslavement. In this presentation, Christopher Bonner explores individual and collective strategies African Americans used to defend their freedom and secure rights. Registration […]
Heritage Days 2020 [POSTPONED]
Join Heritage Montgomery and dozens of partners for this FREE festival that highlights historic, cultural, and outdoor recreation sites offering special programs – including exhibits & demonstrations, live music, activities for children, and much more! Heritage Days is the perfect chance to enjoy many small sites that are not regularly open to the public. Heritage […]
Heritage Days 2020 [POSTPONED]
Join Heritage Montgomery and dozens of partners for this FREE festival that highlights historic, cultural, and outdoor recreation sites offering special programs – including exhibits & demonstrations, live music, activities for children, and much more! Heritage Days is the perfect chance to enjoy many small sites that are not regularly open to the public. Heritage […]
Great Escapes – Journeys on MD’s Underground Railroad
Learn about local stories of freedom seekers in this online seminar by historian Tony Cohen and presented by Peerless Rockville. Plus, a preview of an upcoming book created in partnership with the Menare Foundation and Heritage Montgomery.
Song Circle
Hyattstown Mill 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown, MD, United StatesIf the weather looks good, Hyattstown Mill is going to try a cautious return to their monthly Song Circle. Details: Tunes at 4 - 5:30pm Songs at 5:30 - 8pm Outside only, by the picnic area Bring a chair and music stand if you have one -- we'll be spread out so each family unit is […]