The African Odyssey Exhibition
Montpelier 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.
Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome.
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
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...
Ticket Price: Free
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Juneteenth 2026
Bring the whole family for live music, local artists and vendors, history exhibits, kids’ activities, food trucks, and much more!
Ticket Price: Free
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Self-Emancipators History
Please join us as we commemorate Juneteenth with stories of freedom seekers from Marietta.
Ticket Price: Free
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Gather on the Green: Black Music Through Time
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Tuskegee Airmen Take to the Skies: Living History Tour
Experience the thrill of being a World War II combat pilot and walk in the footsteps of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Ticket Price: $5 Children/ Students with ID; $10 Adults Non-Resident: $7 Children/Students with ID ; $13 Adults
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Sankofa Open House
Explore history in new and exciting ways! Visit our museum-on-wheels and use virtual reality to meet local activists of the past.
Ticket Price: Free
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CANCELED - Gather on the Green: The Cookout
Join 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.
Ticket Price: Free
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13th Annual Wine & Jazz at Marietta
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.
Ticket Price: $15
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50th Anniversary of Roots with Chris Haley
Join Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the 50th anniversary of Alex Haley's Roots to explore its legacy with Haley family member Chris Haley.
Ticket Price: $15
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Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tours
Hear new findings and discuss the history of enslavement and resistance from the 1765 to 1865 plantation period of Montpelier.
Ticket Price: Free for Montpelier Members / $5R / $7NR
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Riversdale Lunch and Learn
Join us for a Lunch & Learn event exploring stories of resistance and freedom tied to the Underground Railroad in the Washington, D.C., region with author Jenny Masur.
Ticket Price: Free
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Celebrate Africa Festival
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is pleased to announce its ninth annual Celebrate Africa Festival on September 19, 2026 – recognized in Prince George’s County, Maryland as African Heritage Month.
Ticket Price: Free
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Echoes of the Enslaved
This annual commemoration highlights local archeological discoveries and addresses the lasting legacies of chattel slavery in Prince George’s County through conversation and connection.
Ticket Price: Free
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Sankofa Open House
Explore the Sankofa Mobile Museum and step into history through immersive experiences featuring local activists from the past!
Ticket Price: Free
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Untold Stories of the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Black Fashion: Wearable Language in the 19th & 20th Centuries
Montpelier Historic Site & Museum’s collections manager leads a discussion on what fashion communicated for men and women both with and without agency in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ticket Price: $5/ person. Registration is required.
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Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tours
Hear new findings and discuss the history of enslavement and resistance from the 1765 to 1865 plantation period of Montpelier.
Ticket Price: Free for Montpelier Members / $5R / $7NR
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Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)"
Join the after-hours tour, “From the Source(s): Life and Death at Riversdale Historic House & Museum.” This reflective evening program explores stories of life, loss, and legacy at the historic site, honoring those who lived and labored there through primary sources and...
Ticket Price: $5
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Special Tours: Emancipation Day
Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for a free Emancipation Day tour exploring the history of those who lived and worked at this former plantation.
Ticket Price: Free
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"Crossing a Deep River" Staged Reading
Experience a staged reading of Rev. Dr. Joanne M. Braxton’s “Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements” on the occasion of her exhibition “The African Odyssey” currently on view at the Montpelier Historic Site and Museum. Montpelier’s history as...
Ticket Price: $20R & Montpelier Members / $26NR.
