African American History in Montgomery County
Saturday, February 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discover the resilience, culture, & contributions of Black communities, from early settlements & enslavement to the rise of civic leaders, educators, & institutions that shaped Montgomery County.
Join us at Aspen Hill Library for presentation by a representative of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African American Art Gallery on the rich and often untold stories of African American history in Montgomery County. Discover the resilience, culture, and contributions of local Black communities—from early settlements and the era of enslavement to the rise of civic leaders, educators, and institutions that shaped the county. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.
Registration recommended.
Questions about this program? Contact Aspen Hill Library at 240 773-9410
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Accommodation Requests
People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.
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AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | Emerging Adult | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Citizenship and Civics |
TAGS: | FOLMC | Black History Month |
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