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Protecting and Promoting Black Culture and History
February 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, February 6: Protecting and Promoting Black Culture and History, with a focus on African American Preservation and Tourism in Annapolis. At this panel discussion, featuring African American historians and local tourism industry experts, participants will delve into the significance of African American preservation and tourism in Annapolis.
The Office of Mayor Gavin Buckley, in collaboration with the Michael E. Busch Public Library in Annapolis, will present a four-part Black History Month series throughout the month of February. The events will take place between 5:30 and 8 p.m. each Tuesday at the Busch Library on West Street and are aimed at honoring and exploring the rich cultural heritage of the African American community and experience in Annapolis. The events are free and open to the public and will include a variety of speakers and perspectives as well as refreshments and a complimentary gift bag, courtesy of Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area.
For information on these events, please contact Adetola Ajayi at 410-972-6257 or [email protected].
Sponsor information: Anne Arundel County Public Library/Michael E. Busch Annapolis Branch (www.aacpl.net) and Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area (www.chesapeakecrossroads.org).