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June 2017
Our Lunchtime Concert Series is back! Wander over to the museum on your lunch break and listen to some of the area’s top blues and big band musicians. Bring your own brown bag lunch or picnic basket. Some picnic tables are on-site, but you are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
Find out moreThe topic of young couples finding love in the midst of war has often been romanticized. The reality was that separation from loved ones often proved far more consequential. American Civil War Museum Co-CEO Christy Coleman explores it all, from the most heartfelt stories to the more salacious tales in this lecture. Arrive early; seating [...]
Find out moreJuly 2017
On the first Monday every month, the historic Old Greenbelt Theatre screens a completely FREE classic film from the 1930s, 40s, or 50s. Just in time for 4th of July they are play Frank Capra's classic film starring James Stewart about one man standing up to greed and corruption in the US government.
Find out moreSeptember 2017
At St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 4512 College Ave. Music by Transatlantic Crossing, specializing in fiddle tunes from both sides of the Atlantic. Come join musicians Anne and Jon Gardner and their daughters Elizabeth and Rebecca and dance to some traditional music including reels, contra dances, waltzes and mixers. This fabulous band and their [...]
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Don S.S. Goodloe House The Don Speed Smith Goodloe House is a 1916 Colonial Revival style building with brick veneer. Goodloe was the first principal of the Maryland Normal and Industrial School. The school, now Bowie State University, was Maryland's first post-secondary school for African Americans. As principal of the school from its opening in [...]
Find out moreOctober 2017
Dr. Jennifer Stabler will be discussing some of the historic cemeteries in Prince George's County and highlight some of the important African American cemeteries.
Find out moreMay 2018
he Annual Historic Preservation Reception will be held at the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 6:30 pm til 8:30 pm. This open to the public event will feature a brief presentation by Professor William G. Thomas III on African American Manumission in the county. We are expecting attendance to be at least 125. Sponsorship levels: Champion of History $1,500.00 Herald of History [...]
Find out moreDecember 2018
Demarr Library Closed Saturday December 22nd, 2018
Find out moreDeMarr Library Closed Saturday, December 29th, 2018
Find out moreFebruary 2020
Tuesday February 25 4:00pm - 5:30pm University of Maryland McKeldin Library, Room 6137 Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home is the true story of five boys who were kidnapped in the North and smuggled into slavery in the Deep South—and their daring attempt to escape and bring their captors [...]
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