Holiday Traditions from Around the World
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On-going activities – stories, games, and crafts for families. Learn how other cultures celebrate in December and the New Year!
Ticket Price: Free
Events
12 events found.
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Holiday Trains and Planes
Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection,...
Ticket Price: $Free with museum admission ($5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members)
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Holiday Trains and Planes
Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection,...
Ticket Price: $Free with museum admission ($5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members)
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Holiday Trains and Planes
Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection,...
Ticket Price: $Free with museum admission ($5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members)
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Cub Corner
-Join us for a special bilingual reading of Almost Underwear authored by local teacher Jonathan Roth. After the story, kids can get creative by making their own adorable canvas or fabric pals—just like the character in the book! This program is recommended for little learners ages 3-6....
Ticket Price: $Free with museum admission ($5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members)
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A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812
-While the U.S. was occupied with the War of 1812, many enslaved Black Marylanders seized the opportunity to seek their freedom. Dr. Kelly will discuss his archival research to tell key stories spanning the U.S., Canada, the...
Ticket Price: $5; children must be accompanied by an adult
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STEAM Hour
-Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to...
Ticket Price: $Free with museum admission. ($5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members)
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Lunchtime Lecture, Historical D.C. Black School
-Director of the D.C. Summer School Kimberly Springer will share the Black history of D.C. public education.
Ticket Price: Free
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Voices From the Past: Black Music of the Colonial Period and Forgotten Patriots
-This riveting, narrated recital takes audience members back to America’s colonial period to explore the music, instruments, voices, and lives of enslaved Africans and forgotten patriots. The music will include period instruments, traditional folk songs, patriotic selections,...
Ticket Price: Free
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Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour
Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized...
Ticket Price: $Resident: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID
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Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour
Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized...
Ticket Price: $Resident: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID
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Black History Month Program: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
-Author, historian, and professor, Dr. Richard Bell, will discuss his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World which offers a fresh look at the impact of the American Revolution by focusing on disenfranchised people...
Ticket Price: Free
