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Name: The 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s Roots
Start: 2026-12-10T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-10T20:00:00-05:00

Black-and-white photograph of a person holding a copy of Roots by Alex Haley at a public event, with several people visible in the background.

The 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s Roots

Thursday, December 10, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Ticket Price: $5
Age: 12 & up

Event Category: Arts, Black History, History, Literary

Marietta Historic Site & Museum

301-464-5291 mariettahouse@pgparks.com 5626 Bell Station Road
Glenn Dale, MD

Add to Calendar Thursday, December 10, 2026 6:30 pm 12/10/2026 8:00 pm America/New_York The 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s Roots Join local historian Cynthia Guillen of the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival for an engaging discussion marking the 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s Roots. <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Join local historian Cynthia Guillen of the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival for an engaging discussion marking the 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s Roots. Explore the cultural impact of the groundbreaking 1976 book and miniseries, examine its enduring legacy, and learn why Roots remains a powerful touchstone in conversations about genealogy, identity, and Black history. This is a hybrid program, register online for the TEAMS link, or join us in-person. Walk-ins are welcome; however, registration is requested.