Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge […]
The purpose of the Constitutional Literacy Institute (CLI) is to provide education, resources, and experiences for teachers to increase personal constitutional literacy and thereby help their students to do the […]
We're all a part of Aurora's history! Join us for a trivia night themed around local history. We'll also have pizza, snacks, and button-making, while supplies last. Ages 12+
Join us for a free three-part program: First, watch a scene from a popular film about President Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to end slavery in the United States. We will discuss […]
Join the curators of Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation for an in-depth look at some of the compelling stories from the archives. Curated by community historians and activists, […]
Join us for a lively evening of ballroom history, display and competition. “Voguers” will compete in categories like “Realness,” “Vogue,” “Face,” and “Runway,” showcasing jaw-dropping performances, bold fashion, and fierce […]
What does human trafficking have to do with historical slavery? What can we do about it? Come discuss these questions and more with the young leaders representing their communities at […]
As a part of our Civic Season programming, the ABHM Book Club will be discussing Great Speeches By Frederick Douglass on June 20th at 6 PM via Zoom. Author, abolitionist, […]
Join us for an engaging conversation with artist Curlee Raven Holton, Dr. Ashley Jordan (CEO, African American Museum in Philadelphia), and David Brigham (Librarian and CEO, Historical Society of Pennsylvania), […]
Join historians from Monticello’s Getting Word Project for an educational workshop that explores the practice of oral history – one of the many tools that historians at Monticello use to […]
Join us for a powerful screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America, a documentary that brings the voice of a civil rights legend to the forefront — raw, unfiltered, and more […]
There was a train that travelled at night… and it carried passengers to Freedom! The underground railroad in Virginia and across the South had many heroes who saved countless lives. […]