The Delaware Historical Society’s, Mitchell Center for African American Heritage announces a month of free programming with a focus on black history!
All events take place at the Mitchell Center, 504 North Market Street Wilmington, DE.
All events are FREE.
Thursday February 15, 2018 - 6 p.m.
Race, Poverty and Delaware Public Education: Policies, Outcomes and Prospects – Part II
What impact has a racially segregated educational system had on Delaware? Share your experiences, perspectives and questions at the Delaware Historical Society ‘s Mitchell Center for African American History panel discussion, Race, Poverty and Delaware Public Education: Policies, Outcomes and Prospects. Elizabeth Lockman, Director of the Parent Advocacy Council for Education (PACE), will facilitate a conversation with Dorrell Green, Director, DOE Office of Innovation and Improvement, and Shana Payne, Director, DOE Office of Higher Education.
FREE Admission – FREE Parking.
Ms. Anna B. Comegys, teacher, 1947
Photo: Delaware Historical Society Archives
February 24, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Family Saturday: Black History Month
We’re turning our whole museum into a playground where children (ages 5 and up) can learn more about African American culture through games, storytelling and crafts.
Parents and grandparents (and anyone who is young at heart) are invited to take advantage of free admission and explore our new permanent and rotating exhibitions, including Journey to Freedom, that illustrate the unique contributions and experiences of people of African descent in Delaware history.
Free Admission Courtesy PNC Bank.
Photo: Delaware Historical Society Archives
And in March….
Family Saturday March 10, 2018 - 1:30 p.m.
Celebrating Harriet Tubman Day: Seeking Freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Families can discover what is was like to seek freedom on the Underground Railroad through hands-on activities including writing a telegram in the secret language of the Underground Railroad, and taking a picture with Harriet Tubman and Thomas Garrett!
Free Admission
Photo of Harriet Tubman courtesy Library of Congress