Events
UPCOMING
APRIL | NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
MCAAHC April 2024
Public Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 1ST
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH CHESTERTOWN
237 North College Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620
Our next Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) Public Meeting will be held on April 1st at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Chestertown. This month’s public meeting will be hosted by Commissioner Jaelon T. Moaney, and the theme will be “Black Trailblazers in the Natural World”.
Join us to learn about upcoming initiatives of the commission, and to hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community. Guest speakers to be announced.
Day Out at the Museum with Carole Boston Weatherford for Matthew Henson Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
This edition of Day Out at the Museum with Baltimore Read Aloud is inspired by the life of Matthew Henson and will feature a special guest reader, award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford. She will read her book, I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer and arts and crafts activities will reflect an “explorer” theme. Carole Boston Weatherford will also be available for meet & greet with patrons where you can get your book signed!
Poetry Workshop & Album Listening Party
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Designed to foster creativity and self-expression, the Poetry Response Workshop & Album Listening Party will provide a platform for participants to explore the beauty and power of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Month.
This workshop explores the revolutionary works of the historic Chicory magazine in partnership with Chicory Revitalization Project. Once described by Baltimore’s Afro-American newspaper as: “the most authentic microphone of black people talking ever devised”, Chicory magazine was a staple in Baltimore during the civil rights era and will provide an inspirational backdrop for this exciting workshop!
Attendees will also enjoy a listening party highlighting Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 debut album, Pieces of a Man. Exercise your creativity and participate in penning prose inspired by Heron’s poetry and music. This activity will be led by The Needle’s Eye Academy, an Eastern Shore literary empowerment group.
Day Out at the Museum Storytime
THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH
11:00 AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a fun-filled morning where stories come to life! Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 2 to 5. Let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales.
Expect a read aloud, interactive games, art activities, and light snacks. Pre-K classes and day care groups welcome!
Baltimore Read Aloud is an independent, woman-owned bookshop specializing in diverse books for children and the adults in their lives.
AAHPP Grant Workshops
TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
VIRTUAL
FRIDAY, MAY 10TH
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
THE C. BURR ARTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
In-person workshops and webinars will be scheduled to inform interested parties about $5 million in available funding for capital grants. Grant awards can range from $10,000 to $250,000. Applications are now available!
Administered as a partnership between Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the MCAAHC, AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland.
Building Trust and Engaging with Descendant Communities | An Ancestral Remains Committee Project
SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
KENNARD AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER
410 Little Kidwell Avenue, Centreville, MD 21617
We are looking for workshop leaders, potential descendants, and volunteers–particularly youth!
Learn about upcoming initiatives of the Ancestral Remains Cemetery Research & Preservation Committee at this first meeting. Commissioners of the MCAAHC, MHT, and staff from the MAC Lab are collaborating on a plan consistent with state regulations that will permit these remains, located at Bennett’s Point, Queen Anne’s County, of African Descent to be laid to rest. This is an important and innovative project that is expected to serve as a national model for other institutions for the transfer of human remains.
MAY | NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
Artist Talk | Death of the Heart: Stories of White Supremacy, Black Resistance, and Contextualizing our History
THURSDAY, MAY 16TH
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a powerful lecture, conversation, and archive activity led by Black history-based artist Jason Patterson and REVISIT/REIMAGINE guest curator Thomas James. This thought-provoking program will explore Patterson’s work that highlights the Civil Rights era, Black American movements nationally, as well as on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Immediately following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive artifacts activity. Attendees are encouraged to participate through bringing an artifact with them to this program, such as a photograph or object that speaks to their past.
Memorial Day Ceremony 2024
MONDAY, MAY 27TH
11:00 AM
LOUDON PARK NATIONAL CEMETERY
3445 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
Join the Baltimore National Cemetery and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture for the 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony. This year’s ceremony will be held on May 27th at Loudon Park National Cemetery in Baltimore City. Expect the playing of taps, guest speakers, a special guest performance, and more!
PREVIOUS EVENTS
AAHPP Grant Workshop
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Applications for FY25 AAHPP will be available on March 22, 2024. In preparation, in-person workshops and webinars will be scheduled to inform interested parties about $5 million in available funding for capital grants. Grant awards can range from $10,000 to $250,000!
Administered as a partnership between Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the MCAAHC, AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland.
Day Out at the Museum Storytime
THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST
11:00 AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a fun-filled morning where stories come to life! Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 2 to 5. Let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales.
Expect a read aloud, interactive games, art activities, and light snacks. Pre-K classes and day care groups welcome!
Baltimore Read Aloud is an independent, woman-owned bookshop specializing in diverse books for children and the adults in their lives.
Maryland Day Family Drop-In Activity and Special Exhibition Tour
SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join Banneker-Douglass Museum as we celebrate Maryland Day with this special Family Drop-In Day and Exhibition Tour. Attendees are invited to participate in a docent-led tour highlighting the museum’s current exhibit, REVISIT/REIMAGINE, a visual masterpiece dedicated to the Year of Civil Rights. After the tour, visitors are welcome to join us for an artistically crafted family activity led by Maryland-based artist, The Artist Oliver James.
Spots for activities are limited, so registration is required!
Visitors can also learn how African Americans throughout Maryland made lasting changes for all Americans through the museum’s permanent exhibit, Deep Roots, Rising Waters: A Celebration of African Americans in Maryland. This exhibition provides an overview of African American history in Maryland from 1633 through the Civil Rights Era.
Learn more at Marylandday.org!
Harriet Tubman: The Women Behind the Legacy
SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
We are on the way to changing our name! Join us for this historic event as we honor the life and legacy of Maryland’s native daughter, Harriet Tubman. Program highlights include live art by The Artist Oliver James, a guest performance by Janice the Griot, an African dance performance by Farafina Kan, and more.
This year’s honorees: GirlTrek | Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt | Lady Brion
Attendees will also get the chance to win a signed copy of the children’s book “Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom” by award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford. Light refreshments will be served. You do not want to miss this as we “Turn Up for Tubman” on this very special day.
REVISIT/REIMAGINE Exhibit
Opening Reception
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Guest Curator: Thomas James
Join us for the opening reception of REVISIT/REIMAGINE, a multidisciplinary exhibition that features historical photographs from the AFRO American Newspapers‘ Archive in collaboration with Afro Charities that chronicle the African American experience, civil rights leaders, and activities in Maryland. Artwork from thirteen Black artists living and working in Maryland are included to interpret the themes of the photographs. Refreshments will be provided.
<< Artwork: ‘Drawings After Stills from 8mm Footage of the Chestertown Freedom Ride Protest, High street, Chestertown, Maryland, February 1962’ by Jason Patterson
String of Pearls the Musical
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH
4:00 PM
MARYLAND HALL
801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Maryland Hall, in association with Banneker-Douglass Museum, is proud to present the jazz musical String of Pearls. This captivating musical tells the love story of Nettie and Sam, sharecroppers, who dare to preserve their love in a daring and ingenious escape from the Chikoree Wood Cotton Plantation to Washington, D.C.’s Greater U Street neighborhood. The adventures, calamities, and flashes of joy and wonder they encounter are the thread that holds them together–The String of Pearls. A panel discussion with Annapolis cultural leaders, including Dr. Edwin T. Johnson will follow the show.
Day Out at the Museum Storytime
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
11:00 AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a fun-filled morning where stories come to life! Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 2 to 5. Let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales.
Expect a read aloud, interactive games, art activities, and light snacks. Pre-K classes and day care groups welcome!
Baltimore Read Aloud is an independent, woman-owned bookshop specializing in diverse books for children and the adults in their lives.
MCAAHC February 2024 Public Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM
830 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
As we celebrate Black History Month, the February meeting will focus on the ASALH theme, African Americans and the Arts, and it will be hosted by the delegation of Baltimore City commissioners: Dr. Edwin T. Johnson, Dr. Kali-Ahset Amen, Dr. Walter “Wali” Gill, Philip J. Merrill, Dr. Brian C. Morrison, Ada Pinkston, and Wesley C. Wood.
Guest Speaker: Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle
Join us to learn about upcoming initiatives of the commission, hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community, and network with vendors in the Baltimore Black arts cultural marketplace.
Black Power Freedom Party & Reception: The 10 Points and Beyond
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE
60 College Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401
In honor of Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights, kick off Black History Month with the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture!
Inspired by the Black Panther Party’s 10 Point Program, join us in a grand celebration as we pay homage to the radical Black history makers of Maryland who have fearlessly challenged the status quo and left a lasting mark on social justice, art, and culture.
Black History Month Honorees: Gov. Wes Moore & First Lady Dawn Moore, Myrtis Bedolla, Erricka Bridgeford, W. Paul Coates, Delegate Shaneka Henson, Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, and Carl Snowden.
Program highlights include:
- A curated conversation with Maryland native and NAACP Image Award-winning author, Carole Boston Weatherford
- Live music by April Sampé & Dem B-More Katz
- A special pop-up exhibit dedicated to the evening’s honorees
- Great food, and much more!
Guaranteed to inspire activism and ignite forward-thinking conversations, join us for an evening of honoring the past and calling to action for the present and future.
Day Out at the Museum Storytime
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH
11:00 AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a fun-filled morning where stories come to life! Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 2 to 5. Let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales.
Expect a read aloud, interactive games, art activities, and light snacks. Pre-K classes and day care groups welcome!
Baltimore Read Aloud is an independent, woman-owned bookshop specializing in diverse books for children and the adults in their lives.
MLK Day Program: Let’s Create. Art as Activism!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Activism shows up in spaces in many different ways. Join us for a discussion with artist Oliver James as she discusses the inspiration behind her art.
Creating pieces that address pressing social issues, sparks dialogue and inspires action, James will take us on a journey that offers insight into the transformative role that art plays in shaping history. Immediately following the discussion, audience members will be invited to participate in the creation of a civil rights mural, led by James, to be displayed at the museum. Whether you are an art enthusiast, activist or simply curious about the intersection of creativity and social change, this program is not to be missed.
<< Artwork from the Oppression Fighters series by The Artist Oliver James | Courtesy the artist
A Story to Tell Opening Reception & Kwanzaa Celebration
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for our annual Kwanzaa celebration as we highlight our newest exhibit, A Story to Tell, featuring the art of Maryland artist Ernest Shaw and a selection of children’s and young adults books by Baltimore Read Aloud.
Don’t miss the AfroFuture photo booth, poetic performance by Olu Butterfly, a read aloud with special guests, and local vendor Marketplace and Bazaar, all with the sounds of DJ Ducky Dynamo!
The Banneker-Douglass Museum invites families, art lovers, and readers to explore the exhibited art and literature to build greater connections, appreciation, and understanding of Black history and heritage.
MCAAHC December 2023 Public Meeting
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM
4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, MD
Join us to learn about upcoming initiatives of the commission, as well as hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community.
This month’s host will be Vice Chair Maya Davis, representing Prince George’s County. Vice Chair Davis is the Director of the Riversdale House Museum and brings 20 years of public history experience to the Commission.
Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights Virtual Launch Event
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
12PM – 2PM
YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK
The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and Banneker-Douglass Museum are declaring 2024 as “Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights” with exciting and relevant programming, exhibitions, and partnerships. The commission will launch this initiative with guest speakers Gov. Wes Moore, First Lady Dawn Moore, MCAAHC Chair Dr. Edwin T. Johnson, and Executive Director of AAAM Dr. Vedet Coleman-Robinson.
MCAAHC October 2023 Public Meeting
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
11:00AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
The host of this month’s Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture (MCAAHC) Public Meeting is Commissioner Elinor Thompson, representing Anne Arundel County.
Guest Speakers:
- Lou Fields – President, African American Tourism Council of Maryland
- Dr. Travis Parno – Acting Executive Director/Director of Research and Collections, Historic St. Mary’s City
- Edward Dean – Founder and Director, Lower Shore Cemetery Preservation Organization Inc., Dorchester County
Artist Talk Part II & Closing Program: The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
11:00AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Moderator: Myrtis Bedolla
Panelists: Oletha DeVane, Jerrell Gibbs, Phylicia Ghee, Edward D. Ghee, Sr., Wendel Patrick
Join us as we bid farewell to our current exhibit, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy. During this program we will engage with some of the talented artists behind the artworks on display and have a final chance to gain unique insights into their creative processes. This event promises to be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the culmination of this extraordinary exhibition while connecting with fellow art and history enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this memorable afternoon of culture, conversation, and inspiration.
March on Washington 60th Anniversary March | Maryland Commemoration
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
ANNAPOLIS, MD
TOGETHER WE CAN BE THE DREAM AS WE COMMEMORATE, EDUCATE, AND ACTIVATE!
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) and partners are planning a two-day event in Annapolis to include a march reenactment, youth program, and a commemorative civil rights mural at Banneker-Douglass Museum.
August 2023 Public Meeting
MONDAY, AUGUST 7
11:00AM
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
University Student Center, Room 316
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251
Our new Chair, Dr. Edwin T. Johnson, will be the host of this month’s meeting. Join us to meet new commissioners and learn about upcoming initiatives of the commission, as well as hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community. Maryland Historical Trust will give a special presentation on the Maryland statewide preservation plan.
African American Heritage Virtual Focus Group
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
12:30PM – 2:00PM
VIRTUAL
The Maryland Historical Trust and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture invite you to participate in a virtual focus group to discuss issues facing African American heritage in Maryland, with a special focus on needs and priorities for the African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP). These meetings will inform program efforts as well as MHT’s 2024-2031 update to the Maryland statewide preservation plan.
MCAAHC Harriet Tubman & Women’s History Award
*NEW DATE!
SATURDAY, JULY 15
6:00PM – 8:00PM
MT. OLIVE A.M.E CHURCH & BREONNA TAYLOR MURAL
2 Hicks Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401
Honoring Erricka Bridgeford and Baltimore Peace Movement
Ms. Erricka Bridgeford’s recognition is coupled with commemorating Breonna Taylor, who would have celebrated her 30th birthday on June 5th. They were chosen because their efforts symbolize “Black Resistance” and “(Women) Telling Our Stories”.
AngelWing Project
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
1:00PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
The AngelWing Project, a non-profit performing arts group based in Glen Burnie, MD will present Vincent Stovall in his one-man show entitled, I Got Somethin’ to Say and I’m Gon’ Say It at BDM.
Stovall will perform his original poetry about family, love, racism, loss, joy, and laughter. The performance also features percussionist Michael Friend, founder of Soul in Motion Players, Inc. and cellist Mikenzie Sweeting, of Howard University.
For mature audiences due to the nature of topics covered in this performance.
Annapolis Juneteenth Parade
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
12:00PM – 1:00PM
MAIN & WEST STREETS
Annapolis, MD 21401
The museum, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, and our friends and foundation groups will all be participating again this year in the Annapolis Juneteenth parade, and would love to have some of you join us for this celebratory event!
Volunteering would involve walking the parade route and greeting onlookers, carrying/handling our parade banner, and distributing paraphernalia to parade attendees. We plan to be in alignment with current COVID-19 restrictions to keep everyone safe.
Youth Art Exhibit and After-School Program Finale
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
10:00AM – 11:30AM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us and special guest Dawn Moore, First Lady of Maryland, for a celebration of creativity and expression! Over the past several months, our dedicated young artists have honed their skills and explored their passions through a variety of mediums, from painting and drawing to photography and mixed media, led by teaching artist Nikki Brooks.
At the exhibit, you’ll have the chance to view stunning works of art created by our talented students, meet the artists, and learn about their inspirations and creative processes.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day of art, inspiration, and celebration! Breakfast fare will be served. Sign language (ASL) interpretation will be available at this program.
The After-School Program is organized in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis, and supported by BGE, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis Symphony Academy, and Maryland Hall.
MCAAHC Public Meeting
MONDAY, JUNE 5
11:00AM – 1:00PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Learn about upcoming events and initiatives of the commission at this month’s public meeting hosted by Chair Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson, as well as hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community.
FY24 African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) Grant Q&A Webinar
FRIDAY, MAY 12 & THURSDAY, JUNE 8
11:00AM – 1:00PM
VIRTUAL *Register to receive link to join!
For the first time, AAHPP has a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually! AAHPP provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland. Attend this general in-person overview to learn how to apply and more.
MD Day Celebration 2023
*UPDATED* SATURDAY, APRIL 1 – SUNDAY, APRIL 2
10:00AM – 4:00PM Each Day
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
*The museum will be open on Sunday for this weekend only!
Stop by BDM for drop-in activities for the whole family. On Sunday, April 2nd be sure to also stop by Maryland Hall, our Maryland Day partner, to contribute to a collaborative mural of Harriet Tubman. Maryland Day Weekend is a unique heritage-based group of events in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County. For more info, visit www.marylandday.org.
MCAAHC Public Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 3
11:00AM – 1:00PM
GRASONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
5601 Main Street, Grasonville, MD 21638
Learn about upcoming events and initiatives of the commission at this month’s public meeting, as well as hear from engaging speakers in the heritage and preservation community.
Conversation with the Curator: The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
1:00 – 3:00PM EST
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a conversation with Myrtis Bedolla, exhibit guest curator and renowned owner of Galerie Myrtis. Moderated by our very own executive director, Chanel Johnson, we delve into the world of African American art and learn more about the inspiration behind our current exhibition, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy.
Artist Talk Part I: The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
1:00 – 3:00PM EST
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a panel discussion with selected exhibiting artists from the current exhibition, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy. Panel discussion moderated by Myrtis Bedolla, exhibit guest curator and renowned owner of Galerie Myrtis.
Black History Month Portrait and Collage Activity
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
11:00AM – 2:30PM
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for a Portrait and Collage Activity with Executive Director and Artist, Chanel C. Johnson. Families with children of all ages can drop-in to explore the museum’s Black history exhibitions and engage in a hands-on portrait and collage activity that celebrates Maryland Civil Rights leaders such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Thurgood Marshall.
Students will learn the art of collage, principles in portraiture, and Maryland history that will inspire young people of all ages.
2022 Events
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
11:00 – 3:00PM EST
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join us for our 2022 Kwanzaa celebration! This year’s festivities will focus on the creativity (Kuumba) of the people of the African Diaspora. We will highlight the museum’s current exhibit, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy, while presenting live African dance by Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company, storytelling by Nas I. Afi, Lighting of the kinara and Kwanzaa table presentation by Commissioner Cheryl McLeod, Black-owned businesses, and a catered luncheon of delicious soul food.
Exhibit Opening Reception: The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
6:00 – 9:00PM EST
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
You are invited to join us as we celebrate the museum’s newest exhibit, The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy. In collaboration with world renowned curator, Myrtis Bedolla, the Banneker-Douglass Museum will feature works by fifteen Black Maryland-based artists and portraits from BDM’s Fine Art collection. On this day attendees will enjoy art, music, light fare, the museum’s permanent exhibits and of course, each other!
MCAAHC Fall 2022 Symposium: The Pursuit of Organizational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the African American Community
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 8:00AM – 3:00PM & FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
University Student Center, 1700 Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251
We invite you to join the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) for this year’s symposium, which aims to focus on, The Pursuit of Organizational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the African American Community. This two-day symposium is presented in partnership with the Dubois Diggs Center for Racial Justice and the Benjamin A. Quarles Humanities and Social Science Institute, both of Morgan State University. Please join us as we keep in the tradition of the commission’s upliftment of Maryland’s African American communities through mentorship, the providing of training and technical assistance and fellowship.
Session recordings will be posted soon!
From 1619 to Today Part III: Youth Community Mural Project
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
11:00 – 4:00 pm EDT
BANNEKER-DOUGLASS MUSEUM
84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
In Partnership with Baltimore Read Aloud, Lambda Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and the Bowie State University Department of Fine and Performing Arts
On June 11th, we invite you to join us for Part III of the series From 1619 to Today as we create a community mural at the Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM)!
Youth and community members, led by Chanel Compton, Executive Director of BDM, and Gina Lewis, Professor of Art at Bowie State University, will create a mural of Harriet Tubman (in celebration of Tubman’s year-long 200th Birthday Celebration) incorporating themes from The New York Times bestseller, The 1619 Project by Nicole Hannah-Jones. There will also be a book giveaway of The 1619 Project while supplies last!
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation will be available for the program portion of this event. Also, youth can receive service learning hours for participation.
In this three part series, we explore the influence of race on the Annapolis community from 1619 to today through public readings, youth presentations, group discussions, and this community mural project.
From 1619 to Today: The Influence of Race on the Annapolis Community (Part II)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
6:00 – 7:30 pm EDT
Virtual
In Partnership with Baltimore Read Aloud, Lambda Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and the Bowie State University Department of Fine and Performing Arts
In this three part series, we will explore the influence of race on the Annapolis community from 1619 to today through public readings, youth presentations, group discussions, and a community mural project.
Part II of the series will be a virtual event that features a youth presentation and a public reading of excerpts from the #1 New York Times bestseller, The 1619 Project by Nicole Hannah-Jones. Through intergenerational group discussions after the readings, we will make connections from slavery to the segregation of Annapolis and explore the after-effects of race and racism in Annapolis. We want to know from you, how far have we come and where are we going?
HONOR Exhibit Opening
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19
OPENING RECEPTION: MAY 7
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit celebrating Black women’s art, HONOR.
Honor: high respect, great esteem.
For centuries, art has been used as a way of expression. We honor the expression of six Black Maryland-based women artists with HONOR, an exhibition co-curated by the Banneker-Douglass Museum and ArtFarm Studios.
BLACK VOTE MURAL PROJECT PANEL DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Virtual
Join us for a panel discussion as we revisit the 2020 critically acclaimed Banneker-Douglass Museum exhibit, The Black Vote Mural Project. During this panel discussion we will explore what was involved in the creation of the exhibit, current projects of some of the exhibit’s artists/curators, and how current social justice movements align with the 2020 art project.
To learn more about The Black Vote Mural Project, click here.
From 1619 to Today: The Influence of Race on the Annapolis Community (Pt. 1)
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Virtual
In Partnership with Baltimore Read Aloud, Lambda Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and the Bowie State University Department of Fine and Performing Arts
In this three part series, we will explore the influence of race on the Annapolis community from 1619 to today through public readings, youth presentations, group discussions, and a community mural project.
Parts 1 of the series will be a virtual event on April 23rd, 11:00am-1:00pm that features youth presentations and public readings of excerpts from the #1 New York Times bestseller, The 1619 Project by Nicole Hannah-Jones. ASL interpretation will be available. Through intergenerational group discussions after the readings, we will make connections from slavery to the segregation of Annapolis and explore the after-effects of race and racism in Annapolis. We want to know from you, how far have we come and where are we going?
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Celebration
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
2:00 – 4:00 pm
The world will honor Harriet Tubman throughout 2022, marking 200 years since her birth in Dorchester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. People from far and wide will be sharing and reflecting on her remarkable story.
Join the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and Banneker-Douglass Museum as we present the “Harriet Tubman Women of Courage and Maryland Day” celebration.
During this virtual program we will highlight the winners of the Harriet Tubman Women’s History Month Women of Courage Video Contest and present the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman.
Reparations Now!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kojt3mMqRseWPAF4w1kD9w
This discussion will explore why and how reparations should and can be paid to Black communities affected by legacies of systemic oppression, such as slavery and racial violence, in the United States. The conversation will focus deeply on the urgency of reparations and how we all can be a part of this important restorative process. Topics will include the past and present economic implications of slavery and racial violence on Black people in the U.S., among other issues.
Discussion will be between Dr. David Fakunle, Chair of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Ms. Maxine Gross, Chair of Lakeland Heritage Project.
The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established by House Bill 307. The Commission is authorized to research cases of racially motivated lynchings and hold public meetings and regional hearings where a lynching of an African American by a white mob has been documented.
As the Chair of the Lakeland Heritage Project, Maxine Gross also serves as a member of the College Park City Council’s Restorative Justice Steering Committee. The Committee is in the process of helping Black residents who were harmed by urban renewal tell their stories and will figure out the best way to compensate them for those harms.
Sign Language interpreters will be present at this event.
Teen Sculpture Workshop
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
12:00 – 3:00 pm
In partnership with the year-long David Hayes sculpture installation around the City of Annapolis, ArtFarm and The Banneker-Douglass Museum will be hosting a teen sculpture workshop led by local artist Scott Newcomb.
In this workshop, students will learn about the artwork of David Hayes, create a small sculpture of their own using cardboard and mat board based on his style and process and then they will create their own patterns and decorate the surfaces of their sculpture after learning about the patterns found in the “code quilts” made to help people navigate the Underground Railroad.
This workshop is part of Banneker-Douglass’ Celebration of Harriet Tubman’s 200th Birthday.
Following the workshop, the public will be invited to view the works and listen to the son of artist David Hayes (also David Hayes) give an art talk about his father’s lifelong works and inspiration.
*Masks will be required for all who attend*
MCAAHC Public Meeting – Virtual
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
2022 is the 200th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s birth. Join the Commission on African American History and Culture for our February meeting, where we will celebrate the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman with special presentations and guest speakers.
https://zoom.us/j/99723719425?pwd=NzFhYzE2TVpJMlZ6Q29tOGFGWVo5QT09
Meeting ID: 997 2371 9425
Passcode: eDsS1w
Banneker Mural Unveiling – Virtual
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Watch Mural Unveiling on YouTube
The historic “Andrew Ellicott & Benjamin Banneker Surveying the Boundaries of Washington, DC”, painted by William Arthur Smith in 1968, was conserved and will be permanently hung at the Banneker-Douglass Museum. Join us at the unveiling ceremony next Saturday, February 5.
Sign Language interpreters will be present at this event.
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