February is Black History Month! The celebratory period is a time to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to the United States. The Museum of Historic Annapolis continues to do its part in educating the community about African American history with a special Black History Month program.
Black History Month at Historic Annapolis offers engaging entertainment and activities on Saturday, February 8 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Families can enjoy:
- a live historian portraying Lucy Smith, a free Black woman who sold baked goods at the marketplace near City Dock in the early 1800’s, between 12 pm and 2 pm;
- making “pie” with Lucy after the show;
- creating their own beaded bracelet in celebration of Black History Month;
- a scavenger hunt that takes you throughout the museum to find images and artifacts that highlight stories of Black history in Annapolis;
- the Anne Arundel County Library Book Nook, where they can learn more about African American history with a curated selection of children’s books;
- the Community Gallery special exhibit: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Annapolis Activism, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Act’s passage and its impact on the Annapolis community;
- “ We share these stories to help raise awareness about local civil rights history and inspire dialogue about the ongoing struggles for equality and justice,” The Museum of Historic Annapolis told Annapolis Moms Media. “The exhibit offers a localized perspective on the national Civil Rights movement and demonstrates how individuals and groups in Annapolis contributed to broader efforts for change.”
- and guided tours of the museum offered at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm
General Admission is $7 for ages 8 and older. Admission is free for children 7 and under, HA Members, and SNAP/WIC through the Museums for All program. Register here.
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