Events

A documentary film about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural
Festival which celebrated African American music and culture
and promoted Black pride and unity. Performances by Nina
Simone, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Mahalia
Jackson and Sly & The Family Stone.

Montpelier Arts Center’s 43rd annual invitational sculpture exhibition showcases the Washington Glass School. Using glass as the primary creative material, the artists from the Washington Glass School explore new territories, going beyond the boundaries of tradition. They illuminate and examine the diverse worlds we live in, sparking conversations and creating connections. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please call 301-377-7800 by Monday, June 10, 2024.

EXHIBITION RUNS JUNE 7–JULY 28, WITH A PUBLIC RECEPTION ON FRI., JUNE 7 AND AN ARTIST TALK/LUNCHEON ON FRI., JUNE 14.

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Join us for a reading of Spider in a Glider, by Lesley Sims! Dive into the enchanting story, then let your imagination soar as guests craft adorable pompom spiders and help them take flight on their own paper airplane gliders. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Impress Dad on his special day with a free self-guided tour of Montpelier House Museum!

Register here! Keyword “tours.”

Celebrate dad, grandpa, or another special father with a FREE tour of the historic home. Hear about some of the fathers who lived and labored at Riversdale. Be sure to stop in the open-hearth kitchen where Kitchen Guild members will be preparing something special for Father’s Day.

Contact information: For more information call 301.864.0420 or email us at riversdale@pgparks.com.

Para mas Informacion en Español pregunte por Tatiana Esquina llamando a 301.864.0420 o mandándonos un Correo Electronico a riversdale@pgparks.com

Learn how a tree became the birthplace of a revolution! Join our Park Ranger for a nature walk on the grounds of Darnall’s Chance House Museum. Identify local trees and create a field journal of your findings. Advanced registration required with Parks Direct.