News and Updates
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“Aesthetic Inheritance: Art, Archive and African American Life” Symposium Call for Proposals
📣 Proposals are now being accepted for “Aesthetic Inheritance: Art, Archive, and African American Life,” a symposium convening scholars, artists, and cultural workers in dialogue on African American art, archives, memory, and historical documentation. Held October 1–3, 2026 at Bowie State University, with opening programming at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. …
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MCAAHC’s The Pendulum – Winter 2026 Edition is Here!
Dive into the latest edition of The Pendulum, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture’s quarterly newsletter, and discover what’s happening across Maryland’s Black history community this season. This edition marks 100 years of Black history commemorations, honors the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, uplifts Maryland icons…
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Register Now for FY27 AAHPP Workshops
REGISTER NOW to Learn More About the African American Heritage Preservation Program! Upcoming virtual and in-person workshops are open for registration Registration is now open for the FY27 African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) Webinars & In-Person Workshops. Administered as a partnership between Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the Maryland…
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‘She Speaks’ Centers Black Women as Keepers of History and Architects of the Future in New Exhibition Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum’s ‘She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory’ Opens February 7, 2026, with Dynamic Interpretive Programming Throughout the Year
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BDTM & ‘Sacred Spaces’ Featured on Maryland Public Television’s ‘Artworks’
We’re on MPT! The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum and our current exhibition ‘Sacred Spaces’ by Jabari Jefferson Art were featured on Maryland Public Television’s Artworks in the episode “The Art of Sacred Spaces.” We’re so thrilled with how beautifully it captured the museum’s story, our mission, and this powerful exhibition exploring…
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BDTM and ‘Sacred Spaces’ Featured on WETA Arts for October 2025
We’re thrilled to share that the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum has been featured on the Emmy Award–winning series WETA Arts, which aired Monday, October 20 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS and 8:30 p.m. on WETA Metro. You can also stream the episode on WETA+ and weta.org. In this special episode, host…
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Fall 2025 Issue of MCAAHC’s ‘The Pendulum’
The Pendulum has swung! We are proud to share with you the Fall 2025 issue of The Pendulum, the quarterly newsletter of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC). In the words of our illustrious Chair Kali-Ahset Amen, this issue lifts up the stories of everyday work,…
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Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture’s October 2025 Public Meeting to be held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Commission engages the Eastern Shore community to preserve African American history and heritage at MCAAHC Public Meeting on October 6, 2025 in Princess Anne
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BDTM Strategic Plan 2025-2030
This strategic plan represents more than institutional development – it embodies our promise to be worthy stewards of Maryland’s African American and African diasporic heritage. Every initiative, program, and partnership serves our fundamental commitment to community empowerment and authentic storytelling.
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Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Launches Preservation Initiative Honoring Senator Verda Freeman Welcome
The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is proud to announce the launch of a major preservation initiative dedicated to preserving the legacy of Senator Verda Freeman Welcome—a trailblazing educator, political leader, and civil rights advocate.
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Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts to present “A Conversation with Abby Phillip”
PRESS RELEASE Contacts: Kaelynn Bedsworth, Development Outreach Director, Historic AnnapolisPhone: 443.221.6997 | Email: [email protected] Jan Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman MuseumPhone: 410.216.6185 | Email: [email protected] Adonia Akins, Marketing and Commmunications Director, Maryland Hall for the Creative ArtsPhone: 443.714.8108 | Email: [email protected] Annapolis, MD — August 26, 2025 Historic Annapolis, Inc., Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and Maryland Hall for…
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Fall 2025 Walter B. Hill Fellowship
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Fall 2025 Marketing & Communications Internship
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Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture to Hold Remembrance Ceremony on June 24th for African American Remains Despite IMLS Federal Grant Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum was notified April 8th that its $100,000 grant awarded in FY24 was cancelled by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) following a March 14th federal executive order which dismantled IMLS–the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services–as well as six…
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🎉We’re in The New York Times! 🗞️✨
The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is thrilled to be featured in The New York Times‘ “36 Hours in Annapolis” travel article, highlighting our powerful ‘Sacred Spaces’ exhibition by Jabari Jefferson! 🖼️🔥 From honoring Black history to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art, we’re proud to be recognized as a must-see destination in Maryland’s…
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Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Presents Night of Sacred Sounds
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Presents Night of Sacred Sounds: An Evening of Jazz + The Spoken Word For Immediate ReleaseApril 9, 2025 Annapolis, MD – Experience an unforgettable night of music, poetry, and cultural celebration at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum’s Night of Sacred Sounds: An Evening of Jazz + The Spoken Word on…
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REGISTER NOW to Learn More About the African American Heritage Preservation Program FY26!
Registration is now open for the FY 2026 African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) Webinars & In-Person Workshops Administered as a partnership between Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), AAHPP provides grants to assist with the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities…
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