Join Montgomery Parks in celebrating Black History Month with special events, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities. Explore local history and honor the contributions of Black leaders through interactive activities and guided experiences.
Family Days and Special Events
Celebrate Black History Month with engaging family-friendly events at Montgomery Parks’ historic sites.
- Black History Month Family Day – Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park | Free
- Black History Month Family Day – Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Josiah Henson Museum and Park | $5
These events feature hands-on activities, storytelling, and crafts that highlight African American history and culture.
History Hours: Learn from the Past
Expand your knowledge with insightful lectures on key figures in Black history.
- Thurgood Marshall: A Trail-Blazing Civil Rights Victory in Montgomery County – Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 to 7 p.m. | Josiah Henson Museum and Park | Ages 12+ | $5
- Discover how Thurgood Marshall’s 1937 legal victory for equal pay paved the way for desegregation.
- African Labor Language and Lifeways in Amercan Culture – Thursday, March 20, 6 to 7 p.m. | Josiah Henson Museum and Park | Ages 12+ | $5
Explore History with Self-Guided Trails
- Self-Guided Underground Railroad Experience Trail – Daily | Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park | Free
- Follow the path of freedom seekers on this self-guided trail, open from sunrise to sunset.
For more details and event updates, visit MontgomeryParks.org. Celebrate Black history by stepping into the past, engaging with stories, and making a difference in your community.
Photo taken by Marilyn Stone, courtesy Montgomery Parks
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