Celebration Overview
Celebrate and honor African American heritage during Black History Month in February. From performances to history lessons to tours, there are plenty of exciting in-person and virtual events and activities planned throughout Prince George's County. For more information, view the events calendar below.
Black History Month 2023
Black History Month 2023 Exhibition:
Black Resistance! Stories from Prince George’s County
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – Sunday, March 26, 2023
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 5, 2 – 5 PM
The African American experience has been inundated with various forms of oppression rooted in anti-blackness. But this oppression has not been met with acquiescence, but resistance This year’s exhibition highlights some of these stories of black resistance in Prince George’s County from the era of enslavement to the Black Lives Matter movement of the present.
This exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. Group tours are available for school and community groups. To schedule a group tour, call 240-264-3415 or email blackhistory@pgparks.com.
All ages, FREE
Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD
Gallery Hours: Sunday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm