BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T153915Z CREATED:20260116T154252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T153915Z UID:10000970-1781172000-1793548800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The African Odyssey Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays\n\n\n\nMontpelier is honored to present\, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute\, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana\, Ivory Coast\, and Senegal. The exhibit explores an unexpected\, very personal story and an encounter with ancestral memory. As a descendant of African people enslaved at Montpelier\, she hopes that you will see and feel some of what she saw and felt as she journeyed to discover the meaning of the words of her grandmother\, Emma Harrison\, “My father always said that we have a home over there.” Through her photography\, she honors her enslaved great-grandfather\, William Harrison\, and “diasporic Africans\, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.” \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is produced in collaboration with the Braxton Institute for Sustainability\, Resiliency and Joy. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/the-african-odyssey-exhibition CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibition,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/African-Odyssey-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T210934Z CREATED:20260903T193823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T210934Z UID:10007920-1791025200-1791039600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Sankofa Open House DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sankofa Mobile Museum and step into history through immersive experiences featuring local activists from the past! Shop the Farmers Market\, enjoy hands-on activities\, connect with community resources\, and share a story at our Oral History Station. Enjoy this day of fun\, learning\, and community\, plus complimentary food and beverages while supplies last. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/sankofa-open-house-2 LOCATION:Historic Chelsea House\, 601 Watkins Parks Drive\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, 20774\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sankofa-Chelsea-Open-House_07-11-26_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260312T170419Z CREATED:20260122T154942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170419Z UID:10001171-1791486000-1791489600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Untold Stories of the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell DESCRIPTION:Most people know something about the American Revolution and about the Founding Fathers. But the full story of the Revolution requires us to look beyond their lives and expand its cast of characters. This lecture examines four other revolutionary lives: an immigrant propagandist\, a female soldier\, a fugitive from slavery\, and the grieving widow who became the most important Native American leader during the war. Virtual lecture with Q&A session. To register\, call the museum. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/untold-stories-of-the-american-revolution-by-dr-richard-bell CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20261013T164021Z CREATED:20260915T185121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T164021Z UID:10008035-1791630000-1791633600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America DESCRIPTION:Celebrate overlooked Asian Americans who helped shape this country! Join us for a reading of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong\, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung\, illustrated by Chris Sasaki\, followed by a craft of 3D Flying Kites. Though staffed by the Surratt Historic Site & Museum\, this program is hosted at the Surratts-Clinton Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/unsung-heroes-who-shaped-america-2/2026-10-10 LOCATION:Surratts-Clinton Branch Library\, 9400 Piscataway Rd\, Clinton\, MD\, 20735\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Black History,Free,History,Youth Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unsung-Heroes-Who-Shaped-America.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T171438Z CREATED:20260812T165116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T171438Z UID:10006464-1791637200-1791644400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Fashion: Wearable Language in the 19th & 20th Centuries DESCRIPTION:Please join Sonya McKenney\, Montpelier Historic Site & Museum’s collections manager\, for a discussion on what the fashions communicated for men and women both with and without agency in the 19th and 20th centuries. Following Q&A\, guests will make a fabric craft and light refreshments will be served. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/black-fashion-wearable-language-in-the-19th-20th-centuries CATEGORIES:Black History,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wearable-Language-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T154438Z CREATED:20260831T154239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T154438Z UID:10007862-1792846800-1792852200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Hear new findings and discuss the history of enslavement and resistance from the 1765 to 1865 plantation period of Montpelier. Advance registration is recommended. Drop-ins the day of are welcome\, subject to availability. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Members of the Montpelier Museum should call (301) 377-7817 to register. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n September Registration\n \n \n October Registration URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/souls-seeking-freedom-walking-tours/2026-10-24 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Souls-Seeking-Freedom-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000 DTSTAMP:20261002T170238Z CREATED:20260513T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T170238Z UID:10003940-1793289600-1793295000@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Revolution\, Rebellion\, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:What are the differences between revolutions\, rebellions\, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history\, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and concluding with our present day. Intended for our youngest and soon-to-be leaders\, this program will facilitate a shared understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen in 2026 and beyond. \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, August 27\, 4 pm \n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, October 29\, 4 pm URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/revolution-rebellion-treason-a-slice-of-history-discussion-series-2/2026-10-29 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Revolution-Rebellion-Treason-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214359Z CREATED:20260824T193746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214359Z UID:10007073-1793300400-1793304000@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)" DESCRIPTION:Join the after-hours tour\, “From the Source(s): Life and Death at Riversdale Historic House & Museum.” This reflective evening program explores stories of life\, loss\, and legacy at the historic site\, honoring those who lived and labored there through primary sources and thoughtful interpretation. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RiversdalebyCandelight25-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213045Z CREATED:20260824T195925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213045Z UID:10007078-1793534400-1793538000@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Special Tours: Emancipation Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for a free Emancipation Day tour exploring the history of those who lived and worked at this former plantation. This is a one-hour\, guided tour. Arrive at the Visitors Center five to ten minutes early to register. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/special-tours-emancipation-day/2026-11-01 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HeritageInAction26-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T200000 DTSTAMP:20261013T221520Z CREATED:20260831T165041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T221520Z UID:10007867-1793556000-1793563200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements (Staged Reading I) DESCRIPTION:Experience a powerful fusion of history\, ritual\, and storytelling in this staged reading of Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements. Presented in conjunction with The African Odyssey exhibition\, this transformative performance ushers its audience through a collective ritual healing of ancestral wounds while engaging directly with Montpelier’s history as a former site of enslavement. Join us for a thought-provoking encounter between place and memory.Following the performance\, participate in a structured talkback in the form of a Braxton Institute Dialogue on Resistance and Thriving. Featuring: Mélisande Short-Colomb (storyteller\, performer\, and playwright); Omiyẹmi Artisia Green (Chair\, Howard University Department of Theatre Arts); Rev. Dr. Joanne “Jodi” Braxton (playwright; co-founder\, Braxton Institute); and Ìyá Ìfánìkẹ Batts (director; Co-coordinator of Musical Theatre\, Howard University). \n\n\n\nFor the full experience\, begin your visit at the Montpelier Historic Site & Museum to explore The African Odyssey exhibition on its final day. Featuring photographs from Dr. Braxton’s research journey to West Africa\, the exhibit provides powerful context for the staged reading and the histories that inspired it. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Black History,History,Literary,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Deep-River-1-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260812T173215Z CREATED:20260812T165458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173215Z UID:10006465-1793903400-1793908800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women and Children on the Underground Railroad DESCRIPTION:Historian Dionne Patterson will discuss the history of the Underground Railroad through the lens of women’s experiences. Ms. Patterson is the founder of URGDay3 and author of several children’s books about the Underground Railroad. She has published multiple articles about the resilience\, survival\, and ingenuity of many Underground Railroad “travelers” who sought freedom from enslavement. This virtual lecture will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/women-and-children-on-the-underground-railroad CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Women-and-Children-on-the-Underground-Railroad-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214213Z CREATED:20260824T194709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214213Z UID:10007074-1793905200-1793908800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)" DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the candlelit\, after-hours tour “From the Source(s)\,” exploring the lives of Freedom Seekers connected to the estate. Through storytelling and primary accounts\, guests will reflect on courage\, resistance\, and the pursuit of liberty shaped by enslavement and survival. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources-2 CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RiversdalebyCandelight25-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T114500 DTSTAMP:20260914T173440Z CREATED:20260914T173339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T173440Z UID:10007944-1794049200-1794051900@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:From Wright “B” to F-4 Phantom II DESCRIPTION:Walk in the footsteps of combat pilots who flew from 1909 to 1970. Explore the first military use of aviation and the evolution of flight with a military historian clad in authentic Vietnam-era flight gear. Learn how the Tuskegee Airmen opened the doors to a desegregated military. Registration required. Museum admission included. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/from-wright-b-to-f-4-phantom-ii CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tuskegee-V.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213816Z CREATED:20260824T195031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213816Z UID:10007075-1794510000-1794513600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)" DESCRIPTION:Join us at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the after-hours\, candlelit tour “From the Source(s)\,” exploring the complexity of a slave society and the blurred boundaries of race\, identity\, and power. Reflect on how freedom\, survival\, and racial passing shaped lives within and beyond the plantation world. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources-3 CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RiversdalebyCandelight25-44.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213534Z CREATED:20260824T195513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213534Z UID:10007076-1794654000-1794668400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale African American Genealogy Program DESCRIPTION:Join Riversdale Historic Site & Museum\, in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, to explore African ancestry\, family history\, genealogy\, and cultural diversity. Learn research techniques and resources\, and make community connections. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-african-american-genealogy-program CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Genealogy101Series26-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T210000 DTSTAMP:20261013T222340Z CREATED:20260831T170548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T222340Z UID:10007871-1796583600-1796590800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements (Staged Reading II) DESCRIPTION:Experience a powerful fusion of history\, ritual\, and storytelling in this staged reading of Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements. Written by Rev. Dr. Joanne “Jodi” Braxton and directed by Ìyá Ìfánìkẹ Batts\, this transformative performance ushers its audience through a collective ritual healing of ancestral wounds while engaging directly with Montpelier’s history as a former site of enslavement. Join us for a thought-provoking encounter between place and memory. \n\n\n\nDate and time subject to change. Please call 301-377-7817 for more information. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading-2 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Black History,History,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Deep-River-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000 DTSTAMP:20261013T164021Z CREATED:20260915T185121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T164021Z UID:10008037-1797073200-1797076800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America DESCRIPTION:Celebrate overlooked Asian Americans who helped shape this country! Join us for a reading of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong\, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung\, illustrated by Chris Sasaki\, followed by a craft of 3D Flying Kites. Though staffed by the Surratt Historic Site & Museum\, this program is hosted at the Surratts-Clinton Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/unsung-heroes-who-shaped-america-2/2026-12-12 LOCATION:Surratts-Clinton Branch Library\, 9400 Piscataway Rd\, Clinton\, MD\, 20735\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Black History,Free,History,Youth Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Unsung-Heroes-Who-Shaped-America.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR