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We’re marking a new chapter ! Join us via livstream to celebrate the Renaming Ceremony of the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum on Nov 1st!
‘REVISIT/REIMAGINE: The Civil Rights Era in Maryland and the Parallels of Today’ is now open! Visit the Exhibitions page for more information.
The Banneker-Douglass Museum is now a part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network. Learn more in the News & Updates section!

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. A New Chapter Livestream

On April 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed bills HB390/ SB341 into law, actualizing our historic name change to the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. We are profoundly honored to embrace the legacy of Harriet Tubman– the iconic Maryland abolitionist, suffragist, and humanitarian– alongside Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, as our namesake.

Join us via livestream for the celebration on Friday, November 1st at Noon on our Facebook or YouTube channel.

We look forward to having you join us on this journey!

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Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights!

With 2024 being the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (1964), the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum are declaring 2024 as “Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights” with exciting and relevant programming, exhibitions, and partnerships.

From 1964’s Bell vs. Maryland to 1963’s Treaty of Cambridge, Maryland has been the backdrop to civil rights legislation throughout the years. Additionally, Maryland has been the home to civil rights icons such as Verda Freeman Welcome, Thurgood Marshall, and Gloria Richardson. Photo of Artist & Activist, Lady Brion | Courtesy of BDTM

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Exhibit Now Open!

REVISIT/REIMAGINE: The Civil Rights Era in Maryland and Parallels of Today remembers the legacies of civil rights leaders and their effect on Black Marylanders and the United States in totality. In collaboration with AFRO Archives, over 100 images of nationally and locally recognized civil rights leaders will be on display accompanied by the work of contemporary artists living and working in the Maryland area.

Much like the civil rights leaders of the 1960s, artists today are utilizing their artistic practices to raise awareness, and drive commentary and conversation around topics such as education inequities, race-based violence, and unjust treatment from governmental entities.

Photo of Pauli Murray | Courtesy AFRO Charities >>>

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Black History 365 Continues

Black History 365 is a collection of stories, art and events that highlight the history, heritage and contributions of Black Marylanders as well as the history of the people of the African Diaspora in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. Here, their culture and excellence are celebrated year round through a collaborative initiative across county and state wide organizations, spearheaded by the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, in partnership with Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.

To submit your Black History event, exhibition, program or virtual event, click here.

Our Mission

Documenting, Interpreting, and Promoting African American History and Culture

As the State of Maryland’s official museum of African American heritage, the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum serves to document, to interpret, and to promote African American history and culture (particularly in Maryland) through exhibitions, programs, and projects in order to improve the understanding and appreciation of America’s rich cultural diversity for all.

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is operated by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture.

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