Annapolis, MD – The Mayor’s Office of the City of Annapolis presents “Diaspora: A Black History Celebration,” on February 23 from 2 to 8 p.m. at “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. This event is in partnership with Annapolis Recreation & Parks and the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA). This free event will feature [...]
BLACK HISTORY TOUR OFFERED DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Tour Annapolis with a period dressed guide on this unique walking tour that explores African American heritage. African Americans have, for over 300 years, comprised a significant portion of the population of the state of Maryland, our county and the city of Annapolis.
Annapolis Tours’ African American Heritage Tour Thurgood Marshall African American HeritageTwo hour walking tour of Annapolis’ historic district in honor of Black History Month Saturday, February 20 at 1 pm Watermark is proud to offer this tour – available year-round to groups – to the general public during this special month. Presented in partnership with [...]
This month, we celebrate many great things: Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, President's Day, and even Flag Day. Whether you actively celebrate these holidays or simply accept them as part of the American framework, they exist on calendars. What about the unwritten holidays, though? Black History Month shares February with these above holidays. Annapolis may not [...]
By Beth Rubin For more than 375 years African-Americans have played a significant role in Annapolis history—as farmers, merchants, soldiers, activists and politicians. During Black History Month—and beyond—opt for one or more opportunities to expand your knowledge and appreciation of the African-American experience in Annapolis. African-American Annapolis Take a self-guided audio tour (map included) of [...]
