Saturday, December 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
SATURDAY’S CHILD
Freedom Dolls, (Ages 6-8) Children tour the special exhibition, Freedom’s Sisters, and create a fabric doll of their favorite heroine!
Saturday, December 4, 2 p.m.
Life Stories, Maryland Freedom Sisters, Part II
Maryland-based female scientists Dr. Carlise Bethel, Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine, and Dr. Shondelle Wilson share triumphs and challenges and explore career opportunities in medical science.
Sunday, December 5
Dollar Days
Enjoy “Museum Highlight” tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and the film “Mary McLeod Bethune: Spirit of a Champion” at 2 p.m.
December 5, 2 p.m.
Freedom's Sisters Sundays @ 2 films
“Mary McLeod Bethune: Spirit of a Champion”(30 minutes)
This documentary showcases Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator
who fought the system not only to educate herself but to secure education
for all African American young people. Bethune founded Bethune College
for Girls.
Museum admission required.
Courtesy photo
Rescheduled to January 13 Thursday, December 9, 7 p.m.
A Conversation with Dr. Johnetta Cole Lisa Robinson, co-anchor of WBAL-TV 11 News Weekend Today moderates a conversation with Dr. Johnetta Cole, the executive director of the National
Museum of African Art, at the Smithsonian, who was also the first African
American woman to serve as president of Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. Cost: $5; Members free
KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS Wednesday, December 29 to Friday, December 31, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kwanzaa for the Family
View family-themed Kwanzaa films and create a home-made Kwanzaa gift to give to a family member!
Museum admission required.
Wednesday, December 29, 5 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Kwanzaa: A Celebration of African Dance and Drum
Celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa with crafts, face painting and a presentation by the Kùlú Mèlé African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Performance will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $7 members, children 12 and under; $10 non-members
