Discover the lost story of Thomas Smallwood, born into slavery in Maryland, who bought his freedom and began to organize mass escapes from slavery. Smallwood’s daring operation took place against the very dark background of the domestic slave trade, which thrived on Washington’s mall and at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. He invented the term “underground railroad.”... Read More
Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville Presents Steve Wanna and “Line, Circle, Ground” for the Month of February (Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host Steve Wanna in the Invited Artist Gallery for the month of February 2025. The exhibit runs from February 5th through February... Read More
This captivating, rarely performed operatic gem, written in 1780 by groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy widow, who finds herself the object of affection from a secret admirer. Featuring a new full English translation of the opera from the original French, translated by VLOC’s own Bonnie Barrows. Presented staged... Read More
This captivating, rarely performed operatic gem, written in 1780 by groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy widow, who finds herself the object of affection from a secret admirer. Featuring a new full English translation of the opera from the original French, translated by VLOC’s own Bonnie Barrows. Presented staged... Read More
Join us to honor and celebrate Black cultures and the contributions of Black artists, makers, scientists, engineers, and innovators at our Black History Month Community Celebration on February 9th from 10am to 4pm. Event Details Historic Woodworking with Josiah Henson Museum & Park: Discover the art and history of woodworking! Explore historical and modern woodworking... Read More
February is Black History Month, a great time to support the many Black-owned restaurants and eateries in Montgomery County, Maryland. With cuisines ranging from smoky American barbeque to authentic Ethiopian to tropical Caribbean, these restaurants represent some of the great culinary diversity and global flavors that make Montgomery County’s food scene so unique. Here are... Read More
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