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Explore the rich African American heritage of Washington, DC with our Community Partners. Enjoy a captivating play, a good book, or a trip through history.
As part of a collaboration between National Geographic and DC Public Library, children can read a book about African American history to earn a free ticket to the America I AM exhibition.
Located at the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Library, this exhibit explores local history through the eyes of children.
Immerse yourself in history at Cedar Hill, the Southeast Washington home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
African Continuum Theatre is the only professional African-American theater company in Washington, D.C. Celebrating its 15th season, African Continuum continues to illuminate the contributions and history of African and African-American culture.
Visit the museum (1816 12th Street NW) and memorial (10th and U Streets NW) to learn about the role of African Americans throughout the Civil War.