WHEATON, Md.— Montgomery Parks invites the community to honor this important month with a series of events designed to educate, engage, and reflect.
Black History Month events include:
Free books at Josiah Henson Museum and Park*: Throughout the month, booklets on African American history and culture will be available free at the museum. The titles are courtesy of Henson descendant, Pamela Springs, executive director of PRIDE Museum in Dublin, California. *One booklet per person while supplies last.
History Book Club (virtual) | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park (virtual)
Commemorate 250 years of American independence by delving into diverse narratives and experiences that shaped this country. Through fiction and nonfiction, we’ll examine our shared past and its impact on today. Join us for a discussion of “All That She Carried” by Dr. Tiya Miles. Free.
Black History Month Family Day | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Children and families are welcome to drop-in to Black History Month Family Day. Hands-on activities will include playing traditional African music, sharing what freedom means to you, testing your knowledge of historical African American figures, and more! There will also be story times at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event takes place inside the Woodlawn Manor House. No advanced reservation required. Free.
History Hour: Jubilee Voices Concert | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 3 – 4 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Join us in celebrating Black History Month and the 250th anniversary of America with a concert by the renowned Jubilee Voices, part of the Washington Revels. Founded in 2010, the ensemble performs throughout the D.C. area, preserving African American history and traditions through unique programs that infuse history with a cappella music, drama, spoken word, and dance. Recommended for all ages. Tickets available online and limited onsite. Arrive early and take a self-guided tour of the museum; doors open at 10 a.m. An accessible Ride-On shuttle will be provided from Wall Local Park. Limited accessible parking onsite. The concert costs $15 per person.
Black History Month Family Day: Life at Dawn | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Reverend Josiah Henson worked tirelessly throughout his life to advocate for freedom and education. Come visit the Josiah Henson Museum and Park for educational, hands-on activities that demonstrate what a child’s life was like at Dawn, the settlement he created after taking his family to Canada via the Underground Railroad. The family-friendly event is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are available onsite. Admission: $6-children and seniors, $7-adults.
Wood and Wine at Oakley Cabin | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 4- 7 p.m.
Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park
Honor the history of the cabin’s Reconstruction-era African American residents, while crafting and sipping by the fire. Celebrated local artist AnnA Fogg will guide you through creating a stunning, one-of-a-kind wooden art piece while you enjoy a glass of aromatic mulled wine and a rustic spread of smoked meats, cheeses, roasted vegetables, and bread around the fire. Includes an exclusive, handmade artisan mug. $50. (21+)
Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery. Visit the Winter 2026 Montgomery Parks Program Guide.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 416 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship with an emphasis on serving teens, working-age adults, and seniors, as well as kids. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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