National Museum of African American History & Culture – D.C.
Howard County Recreation and Parks • 7120 Oakland Mills Rd Columbia, MD 21046 Organized by Howard County GovernmentAbout this event
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Description
This Smithsonian Institution opened in September 2016 and remains one of the world’s most popular museums. Enjoy learning about the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how they helped shape this nation. The museum hosts almost 37,000 artifacts in its elaborate collection related to subjects such as community and family, visual and performing arts, religion, civil rights, slavery, and segregation. The museum includes Harriet Tubman's hymnal, Nat Turner’s Bible, a plantation cabin from South Carolina, Michael Jackson's fedora, and works by prolific artists such as Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, and Henry O. Tanner. Visit the museum gift shop and enjoy lunch on your own onsite at the Sweet Home Café located inside the museum. Come join us for a truly amazing and inspirational day. Info: Tracy Adkins, 410-313-7279 or tadkins@howardcountymd.gov.
Two Shoes: Walking with seating available.
Age Group/Camp
Adult
Location
Bus provided. Participants will have a choice of pick-up at either the Bain 50+ Center or the Long Gate Park & Ride.