BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arts.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;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260408T190517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155552Z UID:10003382-1779494400-1780185599@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Birders Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2020\, Black Birders Week is an annual celebration that highlights the intersection of birds\, people\, and environmental justice. The annual event celebrates Black birders\, naturalists\, scientists\, and outdoor enthusiasts\, and advocates for the inclusion\, safety\, and visibility of Black people in birding and outdoor spaces. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy\, Action\, and the Future\, honors the pathways birds have always followed and the freedom of movement they represent. It asks us this important question: what could freedom look like if we moved through the world without barriers? \n\n\n\nJoin us in May for a week of birding programs that explore this idea through learning\, community\, and exploration! \n\n\n\nFREE\, but space is limited. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Black Birders Week Kickoff Talk & Boat Tour \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront Park \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23\, 8-9:30 am \n\n\n\nLearn about Black Birders Week\, then take a boat tour on the Anacostia River. \n\n\n\n2. Birding Kayak Tour \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront Park \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 27\, 6-7:30 pm \n\n\n\nJoin a park naturalist for a birdy-ful evening paddle through wetlands and tributaries along the Anacostia River. \n\n\n\n3. Beaks\, Feet\, & Feathers Boat Tour \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront Park \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2-3 pm \n\n\n\nBoard our pontoon boat to explore common birds in the Anacostia Watershed. \n\n\n\n4. Bird Research: M.A.P.S \n\n\n\nPatuxent River Park \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 9-10 am \n\n\n\nJoin hands‑on bird research with wildlife experts working to protect breeding bird populations along the Patuxent River. \n\n\n\n5. Wings of Watkins \n\n\n\nWatkins Nature Center \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 30\, 1-1:45 pm \n\n\n\nLearn about raptors during a live training and flight demonstration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContact Info: \n\n\n\nBladensburg Waterfront ParkEmail: Bladensburgwp@pgparks.comCall: 301-779-0371 URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/black-birders-week-2026 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MNRC-Outdoor-Adventures-e1743716045256.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260116T154252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T153915Z UID:10000970-1781172000-1793548800@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/the-african-odyssey-exhibition CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibition,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/African-Odyssey-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260122T153713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170017Z UID:10001169-1781204400-1781208000@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage\, sacrifice\, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first integrated military force. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register\, call the museum. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/a-legacy-of-integration-the-african-american-citizen-soldier-and-the-continental-army-by-noel-poirier CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260519T153756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T195401Z UID:10003873-1781352000-1781370000@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for live music\, local artists and vendors\, history exhibits\, kids’ activities\, food trucks\, and much more! Celebrate freedom\, heritage\, and community through music\, culture\, and fun. Featuring performances from Rare Essence\, Proverbs Reggae Band\, Soul in Motion\, and Got My Own Sound Band. \n\n\n\nEntertainmentActivitiesArtistsParticipating Vendors\nEntertainment\nFeaturing performances by: \n\n\n\n\n\nRare Essence\n\n\n\nSoul in Motion\n\n\n\n\n\nProverbs Reggae Band\n\n\n\nGot my own sound band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRare Essence\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\nMore information on the 2026 activities coming soon. Potential and past activities include:  \n\n\n\n\nHistory Experiences\n\nHands-on Activities\n\n\n\nImmersive History\n\n\n\nLive Demonstrations\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Activities\nCreate your own work of art with Arts on a Roll!   \n\n\n\nArts on a Roll is M-NCPPC’s mobile art service\, offering unique theatre\, dance\, music\, and visual arts workshops for the young and young-at-heart! \n\n\n\nSpray Paint Graffiti Wall Group Murals with artists from Words Beats and Life!  \n\n\n\nAbout the organization: We are unapologetic advocates for the transformative power of Hip-Hop culture in all its forms\, empowering artists to relentlessly create and refine systems that demonstrate positive change through our individual and collective brilliance. We embrace the sacred nature of our work and our roles as keepers and innovators of our culture.  \n\n\n\nMove and express yourself with dancers from Taratibu Youth Association!  \n\n\n\nAbout the organization: Taratibu Youth Organization provides transformative experiences through performing arts for the youth of the African Diaspora\, cultivating socially responsible change agents within the Pan-African community and beyond.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\nMore information on the 2026 Artists coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nParticipating Vendors\nMore information on the 2026 vendors coming soon. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/juneteenth-2026 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Festivals,History,Outdoor Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Juneteenth-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260319T133541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T203414Z UID:10002799-1781740800-1782086399@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Self-Emancipators History DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we commemorate Juneteenth with stories of freedom seekers from Marietta\, today an historic site\, which included the Jackson\, Duckett\, Brown\, and Butler families. \n\n\n\nThursday\, June 18-Sunday\, June 21\, at 11 am\, 1 pm\, and 3 pm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18\n \n \n June 19\n \n \n June 20\n \n \n June 21 URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/self-emancipators-history CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Self-Emancipation-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260424T133510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T212148Z UID:10003421-1781802000-1781812800@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Gather on the Green: Black Music Through Time DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black Music Month this June at Concord Historic Site! On June 18\, join us to celebrate Black Music Month on the green with headlining band Black History. \n\n\n\nFrom work songs to spirituals\, from blues to hip-hop\, the African American musical tradition has long been rooted in resistance\, serving as both soundtrack and catalyst for movements demanding freedom and justice. \n\n\n\nAs the United States approaches its semiquincentennial\, we reflect not only on 250 years of the nation’s history\, but on more than 400 years of Black life\, creativity\, and triumph on these shores.  \n\n\n\nThe June edition of Gather on the Green features a powerful program that uplifts the voices\, rhythms\, and stories that have shaped generations of Black life and cultural expression. \n\n\n\nThe Black History band evokes the West African storytelling tradition in a unique musical narrative style coined “griot soul.” \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate this enduring lyrical legacy and move together toward a more just and liberatory future.    \n\n\n\nGather on the Green is a free summer concert series at Concord Historic Site that takes place the third Thursday of each month. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/gather-on-the-green-black-music-through-time CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,Outdoor Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gather-on-the-Green-Black-Music-Through-Time-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T114500 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260513T154339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T180514Z UID:10003850-1783767600-1783770300@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Tuskegee Airmen Take to the Skies: Living History Tour DESCRIPTION:Experience the thrill of being a World War II combat pilot and walk in the footsteps of the Tuskegee Airmen. Led by a military historian clad in World War II period attire\, discover the stories of the 992 Tuskegee Airmen who earned their “silver wings.” In the face of segregation and adversity\, the Tuskegee Airmen became pioneers in aviation\, destroying stereotypes and opening doors for future African American aviators. Explore the Tuskegee connections to the Civilian Pilots Training Program\, Columbia Air Center\, and their legacy in modern aviation. \n\n\n\nRegistration required. Includes museum admission. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/tuskegee-airmen-take-to-the-skies-living-history-tour CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CPAM-Tuskegee.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260424T134114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T212021Z UID:10003422-1784221200-1784232000@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Gather on the Green: The Cookout DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the cookout! \n\n\n\nJoin us on the green in July at Concord Historic Site for Black joy\, celebration\, and gathering – set to the tune of classic cookout songs and line dances.  \n\n\n\nThis event is guaranteed fun for the whole family\, with spades\, games\, and a double dutch workshop led by the Bowie branch of the 40+ Double Dutch Club.  \n\n\n\nEnjoy an outdoor exhibit about the history of African American family reunions and experience the DMV’s hot new mobile party series\, Groove Haul!  \n\n\n\nCome to Concord to be in community\, celebrate Black history\, and have a good time!  \n\n\n\nGather on the Green is a free summer concert series at Concord Historic Site that takes place the third Thursday of each month. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/gather-on-the-green-the-cookout CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,Outdoor Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gather-on-the-Green-The-Cookout-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260429T175837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T154621Z UID:10003429-1785589200-1785603600@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:13th Annual Wine & Jazz at Marietta DESCRIPTION:Celebrate African American jazz heritage with local popular musicians at the Marietta Historic Site & Museum. In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary\, the event will include a traditional African drum performance to honor the roots of American jazz. Visit food and craft vendors and shop at the Farmers Market. Stroll through the booths of local Maryland wineries and sample their delicious wines. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird: $10/person online until July 25\, 2026. \n\n\n\nRegular Price: $15/person online and at gate. Cash only at the gate. \n\n\n\nRain Date: August 8\, 2026 URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/13th-annual-wine-jazz-at-marietta CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Festivals,Outdoor Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Wine-and-Jazz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T173000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260513T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164644Z UID:10003846-1787846400-1787851800@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/revolution-rebellion-treason-a-slice-of-history-discussion-series-2/2026-08-27 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Revolution-Rebellion-Treason-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260122T154611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170320Z UID:10001170-1789066800-1789070400@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell DESCRIPTION:In the decade leading up to American independence\, white women took on crucial roles in a series of boycotts\, petitions\, and protests that allowed them to assert themselves as political actors as never before. The lecture examines the struggle to define white women’s place in politics\, voting\, and public leadership. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register\, call the museum. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/womens-rights-and-the-american-revolution-by-dr-richard-bell CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260122T154942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170419Z UID:10001171-1791486000-1791489600@arts.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://arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000 DTSTAMP:20260530T155745 CREATED:20260513T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164644Z UID:10003940-1793289600-1793295000@arts.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://arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Revolution-Rebellion-Treason-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR