* This exhibition runs Jan. 26–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. *
Black History Month 2026 Exhibition
Black County, Black History: Preserving, Promoting, and Protecting Black History in Prince George’s County
Exhibition Dates: Monday, January 26 – Saturday, March 7, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2–5 pm (RSVP at blackhistory@pgparks.com)
All ages, FREE
Harmony Hall Arts Center
Black History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration. By the closing decades of the twentieth century, these educators had been joined by an ever-expanding corps of individuals, community organizations, and governmental units, all dedicated to preserving, promoting, and protecting black history in the county through a variety of efforts. This exhibition details the history of these efforts, chronicling the past, present, and future of this work in Prince George’s County.
This exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. For additional information, email blackhistory@pgparks.com or call 240-264-3415.
To RSVP for the opening reception, email blackhistory@pgparks.com.
