Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM) and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) have partnered with the Community CoCreation Lab, and the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC), to produce this virtual Juneteenth celebration. Join Dr. Christopher Bonner, University of Maryland (UMD), Department of History, as he presents a lecture on “Reconstruction and African American Memory,” moderated by Gabriel Greaves, Education Director, PGAAMCC. Following the lecture, Quint Gregory, UMD, Art History Department will give a demonstration of the Smithsonian Freedmen Bureau Transcription project. Gregory launched an annual...

Join the Muddy Creek Artists Guild for another evening of virtual art-making! Learn how to use minimalism to create your very own unique, mixed media artwork using acrylic paint and embroidery. Fine art painter and printmaker Patsy Card will guide participants step-by-step through the process, sharing tips and tricks along the way.​ DoArt events are a great way to learn something new and get creative with friends. Or sign-up solo and make some new friends for the evening—all while staying safely at home!