A Day of Unity, Culture, & Celebration: Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Presents Its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 13 in Annapolis
Performances by the Performing Arts Center for African Cultures, Cuisine by Swahilli Village, and Black-owned vendors market anchor BDTM’s Kwanzaa celebration
Annapolis, MD – The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum invites the public to join us for our unified and joyous Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 84 Franklin Street in Annapolis, MD.
Join in immersive cultural experiences, performances, and collective storytelling that invite reflection on Black heritage, resilience, and joy. Experience live performances based in African diasporic traditions, Afrocentric cuisine, interactive art-making, and a Black-owned vendors marketplace with one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothes, books, and thoughtful Holiday gifts. This vibrant all-day celebration of art, music, food, storytelling, and community embodies the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: Unity (Umoja), Self-Determination (Kujichagulia), Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima), Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa), Purpose (Nia), Creativity (Kuumba), and Faith (Imani).
