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Programs & Events

Join us for family programs, cultural celebrations, and community events celebrating Maryland African American history

January
19
Monday
Family | Special

King Day 2026 | The Children Shall Lead

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate King Day through the eyes of youth activists from the Civil Rights Movement to present. Film screenings, musical performances, and family activities inspired by the Kid Zone exhibit.

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January
31
Saturday
Adult | Special

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

A salute to Black Radio DJs featuring panel conversation and the Short Kuts Show. Local DJs from Baltimore and the DMV discuss the impact of Black radio in the community.

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February
21
Saturday
Adult

Beyond the Scoreboard: The Baltimore Black Sox

Time TBA

Explore the Baltimore Black Sox and the Negro Leagues' Civil Rights Legacy. The intersection of sports and social justice in Maryland history.

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February
28
Saturday
Adult

Business 101: How to Thrive as a Creative Entertainer

Time TBA

Essential business strategies for creative professionals. Learn how to build, sustain, and grow your career in the entertainment industry.

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March
22
Sunday
Adult

From Newsroom to Media Innovators: The AFRO’s Journey

2:00 PM

The AFRO Newspaper's transformation from traditional newsroom to media innovation. Museum admission required.

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March
29
Sunday
Special | Youth

HBCU Day: Cultivating Activism – Their Impact Then and Now

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Spend the day on the yard at The Lewis. Explore how HBCUs cultivated activism from the past to present. Free admission all day.

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