Don’t miss this interactive traveling exhibit, on loan from the Children’s Museum of Minnesota, that lets kids step into the world of their favorite picture books. Make snow angels in […]
Enjoy a reading and activity of Andalo’s favorite books about Martin Luther King Jr at 11AM, 1PM and 2PM.
Restaurant Week is a time for Portsmouth to show off its wide variety of gourmet specialties. Our local chefs are preparing menus that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. […]
From “Anansi the Spider” to “Brer Rabbit,” traditional slave tales have hidden meanings that serve to educate and celebrate African American history. Storyteller Dylan Pritchett brings the early days of […]
Norfolk State University vocal music majors and instrumentalists will present a dynamic concert of songs, highlighting the journey of African Americans from spirituals to traditional and contemporary gospel. Presented under […]
Learn about the quilt making tradition in African American culture and the artistry of the quilts of Gee’s Bend. Participants will then make a Gee’s Bend inspired quilt wall hanging […]
Harriet Tubman was a soldier, freedom fighter, Underground Railroad conductor, nurse, and a spy. Yet, her most important role was that of a fierce advocate, defender, protector, and supporter of […]
Bobby BlackHat brings together the finest blues musicians to perform original, contemporary, and classic blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin’, fingers poppin’, and hips shakin’ all night long.
Unsung Heroes of American Dance the Alvin Ailey Experience – 11AM, 1PM Explore the origins of modern dance through the life and work of Alvin Ailey presented by Atumpan Edutainment.
Ages 3-12. Drop in at the Main Library to participate in a Black History inspired edition of our Super Science Program. Learn about a famous scientist and participate in a […]
Drop in to join us as we celebrate our 2023 Black History Month honorees, Madeline Ashby and Aubrie Greene. We will be decorating cupcakes and making lemonade as we learn […]
Underground Railroad scholarship has focused almost exclusively on interior overland routes used to escape enslavement in the Antebellum South. Largely overlooked, however, is the great multitude of enslaved persons who […]