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Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate and honor African American heritage during Black History Month this February with the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation. From performances to history lessons to tours, there are plenty of exciting events and activities planned throughout Prince George’s County. Take a look at our Cultural Events and Community Events Calendar to find activities that suit you and your family or flip through our new online publications of the annual brochure and exhibit catalogue.
2013 Black History Month Exhibit
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Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps Officer, Dovey Roundtree, ca 1940.
Photo courtesy of the National Archives for Black Women’s History
This year's exhibit, Fighting on Two Fronts: Black Military Service in the United States highlights African American service and support of the U.S. Military, from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War. During this 200-year period, African Americans have fought, worked and sacrificed in support of their country. Fighting on Two Fronts explores their efforts in the changing face of discrimination at home and abroad. The exhibit is open to the public from Wednesday, January 16 through Tuesday, February 26 at Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel. Montpelier Arts Center located at 9652 Muirkirk Road in Laurel is is open daily from 10 am-5 pm. For more information about the exhibit, contact Arts Center staff at 301-377-7800 or contact the Black History Program Office at 240-264-3415.
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Pick up your free copy of the 2013 Black History Student Poster
Click here for poster distribution sites


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Explore the 2013 Black History
Exhibit Catalogue
Click here to download the PDF